2,467
2026 Marketplace plan selections reported by CMS.
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2026 ACA Marketplace coverage in Story County
Current CMS data gives Story County residents a local benchmark before comparing Marketplace coverage.
69.4%
of selections received advance premium tax credits (APTC).
$592 → $246
Average monthly premium and average after APTC among the CMS county measures.
Local premium benchmark
How the CMS averages compare
These county averages describe 2026 Marketplace selections; they are not a personal quote.
Average premium$592
Average after APTC$246
$346 lower on average among the reported measures (58% difference).
What this means when comparing coverage
CMS reports 1,712 APTC recipients in the county, with average APTC of $499. These are county-level historical Marketplace measures, not a quote or guarantee of your eligibility, premium, savings, plan availability, or provider network.
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Population coverage context
Health coverage context in Story County
4.2%
ACS estimate for the uninsured share of the Census S2701 population universe.
99,869
People in the ACS health-insurance coverage population universe for this county.
The U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 ACS 5-Year estimate describes population health-insurance coverage in Story County. It is useful local context, but it does not measure ACA Marketplace eligibility, enrollment, premiums, subsidies, or plan availability. The Marketplace figures above come separately from CMS.
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Population context source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Subject Table S2701 · County FIPS 19169
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2026 OEP County-Level Public Use File · Verified September 19, 2026 · County FIPS 19169