South Carolina Marketplace intelligence

2026 ACA Marketplace coverage in Richland County

Current CMS data gives Richland County residents a local benchmark before comparing Marketplace coverage.

46,217

2026 Marketplace plan selections reported by CMS.

90.3%

of selections received advance premium tax credits (APTC).

$649$131

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$649
Average after APTC$131

$518 lower on average among the reported measures (80% difference).

What this means when comparing coverage

CMS reports 41,757 APTC recipients in the county, with average APTC of $574. 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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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2026 OEP County-Level Public Use File · Verified September 17, 2026 · County FIPS 45079