20,420
2026 Marketplace plan selections reported by CMS.
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2026 ACA Marketplace coverage in Hays County
Current CMS data gives Hays County residents a local benchmark before comparing Marketplace coverage.
85.5%
of selections received advance premium tax credits (APTC).
$670 → $171
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$670
Average after APTC$171
$499 lower on average among the reported measures (74% difference).
What this means when comparing coverage
CMS reports 17,451 APTC recipients in the county, with average APTC of $584. 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 48209