Texas Health Insurance (2026)

ACA marketplace health insurance rates, Medicaid eligibility, and top insurers in Texas. Rates shown before premium tax credits — most buyers qualify for subsidies.

Silver Premium

$510/mo

Age 40, before credits

Avg Deductible

$4,600

Silver plan

Medicaid

Not Expanded

Gap may exist

Insurers

8

On marketplace

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Top Health Insurers in Texas

1

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Nationwide network

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Avg Monthly

$480

Network

Very Large

Rating

4.5/5

2

UnitedHealthcare

Employer plans

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Avg Monthly

$510

Network

Large

Rating

4.3/5

3

Aetna

CVS integration

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Avg Monthly

$495

Network

Large

Rating

4.2/5

4

Cigna

Mental health coverage

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Avg Monthly

$490

Network

Large

Rating

4.2/5

5

Kaiser Permanente

Integrated care

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Avg Monthly

$440

Network

Regional

Rating

4.7/5

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Enrollment Requirements & Key Dates

  • Open Enrollment: Nov 1 – Jan 15
  • No Medicaid expansion — coverage gap for adults earning below 100% FPL
  • ACA subsidies available above poverty line via HealthCare.gov

Texas Health Insurance Facts

Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the US at ~17%.
No Medicaid expansion — 1.5 million adults fall in the coverage gap.
Despite no expansion, Texas has 3 million ACA marketplace enrollees.

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