Ambetter (Centene) in California health insurance (2026)
Ambetter (Centene) sells 61 marketplace plans in 10 of 58 California counties for 2026, from $400/mo; typical Silver $581/mo, before tax credits. Buy on Covered California.
Plan year 2026 prices (2027 prices will be added as soon as CMS publishes them). Monthly premium for one 40-year-old, before any tax credit (subsidy).
Who needs coverage?
Showing prices for one 40-year-old. Add everyone on the plan to see your household's price; every insurance price on this page updates.
Each person is priced by age using this state's official age curve; only the three oldest children under 21 are charged. Out-of-pocket maximums and bad years use the family maximum (twice the individual amount for nearly every plan); deductibles are shown per person. How we calculate this
Ambetter (Centene) plans in California
- Bronze $400–$614
- Silver $453–$858
- Gold $534–$1,013
- Platinum $628–$1,264
- Catastrophic $320–$491
| Plan | Network | Monthly | Deductible | Out-of-pocket max | Bad year | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 14 plans · $400–$614/mo | ||||||
| Bronze 60 Ambetter HMO Expanded Bronze | HMO | $400in 1 county | $5,800 | $9,800 | $14,606 | — |
| Bronze 60 HDHP Ambetter PPO Expanded Bronze | PPO | $412in 1 county | $7,200 | $7,200 | $12,139 | — |
| Bronze 60 Ambetter HMO Expanded Bronze | HMO | $416in 1 county | $5,800 | $9,800 | $14,792 | — |
| Bronze 60 Ambetter PPO Expanded Bronze | PPO | $420in 1 county | $5,800 | $9,800 | $14,843 | — |
| Bronze 60 HDHP Ambetter PPO Expanded Bronze | PPO | $426in 2 counties | $7,200 | $7,200 | $12,310 | — |
| Bronze 60 Ambetter PPO Expanded Bronze | PPO | $435in 2 counties | $5,800 | $9,800 | $15,017 | — |
| Bronze 60 HDHP Ambetter PPO Expanded Bronze | PPO | $519in 1 county | $7,200 | $7,200 | $13,423 | — |
| Bronze 60 Ambetter PPO Expanded Bronze | PPO | $530in 1 county | $5,800 | $9,800 | $16,154 | — |
| Bronze 60 HDHP Ambetter PPO Expanded Bronze | PPO | $536in 1 county | $7,200 | $7,200 | $13,633 | — |
| Bronze 60 Ambetter PPO Expanded Bronze | PPO | $547in 1 county | $5,800 | $9,800 | $16,368 | — |
| Bronze 60 HDHP Ambetter PPO Expanded Bronze | PPO | $557in 1 county | $7,200 | $7,200 | $13,883 | — |
| Bronze 60 Ambetter PPO Expanded Bronze | PPO | $569in 1 county | $5,800 | $9,800 | $16,623 | — |
| Bronze 60 HDHP Ambetter PPO Expanded Bronze | PPO | $602in 3 counties | $7,200 | $7,200 | $14,418 | — |
| Bronze 60 Ambetter PPO Expanded Bronze | PPO | $614in 3 counties | $5,800 | $9,800 | $17,170 | — |
| Silver 13 plans · $453–$858/mo | ||||||
| Silver 70 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $453in 2 counties | $5,200 | $9,800 | $15,235 | — |
| Silver 70 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $463in 1 county | $5,200 | $9,800 | $15,361 | — |
| Silver 70 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $508in 1 county | $5,200 | $9,800 | $15,902 | — |
| Silver 70 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $553in 1 county | $5,200 | $9,800 | $16,436 | — |
| Silver 70 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $559in 1 county | $5,200 | $9,800 | $16,513 | — |
| Silver 70 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $565in 1 county | $5,200 | $9,800 | $16,584 | — |
| Silver 70 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $581in 1 county | $5,200 | $9,800 | $16,774 | — |
| Silver 70 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $587in 1 county | $5,200 | $9,800 | $16,845 | — |
| Silver 70 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $607in 2 counties | $5,200 | $9,800 | $17,088 | — |
| Silver 70 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $740in 1 county | $5,200 | $9,800 | $18,677 | — |
| Silver 70 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $765in 1 county | $5,200 | $9,800 | $18,975 | — |
| Silver 70 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $794in 1 county | $5,200 | $9,800 | $19,332 | — |
| Silver 70 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $858in 3 counties | $5,200 | $9,800 | $20,095 | — |
| Gold 13 plans · $534–$1,013/mo | ||||||
| Gold 80 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $534in 2 counties | $0 | $9,200 | $15,610 | — |
| Gold 80 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $547in 1 county | $0 | $9,200 | $15,759 | — |
| Gold 80 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $600in 1 county | $0 | $9,200 | $16,397 | — |
| Gold 80 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $652in 1 county | $0 | $9,200 | $17,027 | — |
| Gold 80 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $660in 1 county | $0 | $9,200 | $17,118 | — |
| Gold 80 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $667in 1 county | $0 | $9,200 | $17,202 | — |
| Gold 80 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $685in 1 county | $0 | $9,200 | $17,426 | — |
| Gold 80 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $693in 1 county | $0 | $9,200 | $17,516 | — |
| Gold 80 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $717in 2 counties | $0 | $9,200 | $17,804 | — |
| Gold 80 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $873in 1 county | $0 | $9,200 | $19,678 | — |
| Gold 80 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $903in 1 county | $0 | $9,200 | $20,031 | — |
| Gold 80 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $938in 1 county | $0 | $9,200 | $20,452 | — |
| Gold 80 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $1,013in 3 counties | $0 | $9,200 | $21,353 | — |
| Platinum 13 plans · $628–$1,264/mo | ||||||
| Platinum 90 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $628in 2 counties | $0 | $5,000 | $12,536 | — |
| Platinum 90 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $643in 1 county | $0 | $5,000 | $12,711 | — |
| Platinum 90 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $705in 1 county | $0 | $5,000 | $13,461 | — |
| Platinum 90 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $767in 1 county | $0 | $5,000 | $14,202 | — |
| Platinum 90 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $776in 1 county | $0 | $5,000 | $14,309 | — |
| Platinum 90 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $784in 1 county | $0 | $5,000 | $14,407 | — |
| Platinum 90 Ambetter HMO | HMO | $806in 1 county | $0 | $5,000 | $14,670 | — |
| Platinum 90 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $865in 1 county | $0 | $5,000 | $15,376 | — |
| Platinum 90 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $895in 2 counties | $0 | $5,000 | $15,735 | — |
| Platinum 90 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $1,090in 1 county | $0 | $5,000 | $18,074 | — |
| Platinum 90 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $1,126in 1 county | $0 | $5,000 | $18,514 | — |
| Platinum 90 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $1,170in 1 county | $0 | $5,000 | $19,039 | — |
| Platinum 90 Ambetter PPO | PPO | $1,264in 3 counties | $0 | $5,000 | $20,164 | — |
| Catastrophic 8 plans · $320–$491/mo | ||||||
| Minimum Coverage Ambetter HMO | HMO | $320in 1 county | $10,600 | $10,600 | $14,439 | — |
| Minimum Coverage Ambetter HMO | HMO | $332in 1 county | $10,600 | $10,600 | $14,588 | — |
| Minimum Coverage Ambetter PPO | PPO | $336in 1 county | $10,600 | $10,600 | $14,629 | — |
| Minimum Coverage Ambetter PPO | PPO | $347in 2 counties | $10,600 | $10,600 | $14,768 | — |
| Minimum Coverage Ambetter PPO | PPO | $423in 1 county | $10,600 | $10,600 | $15,676 | — |
| Minimum Coverage Ambetter PPO | PPO | $437in 1 county | $10,600 | $10,600 | $15,847 | — |
| Minimum Coverage Ambetter PPO | PPO | $454in 1 county | $10,600 | $10,600 | $16,051 | — |
| Minimum Coverage Ambetter PPO | PPO | $491in 3 counties | $10,600 | $10,600 | $16,487 | — |
Each plan's price range runs across the counties where it is sold. Open a county for exact prices and to compare, save or check a plan.
Where Ambetter (Centene) sells plans
| County | Plans | Price range | Typical Silver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial County | 5 | $416–$806 | $581 |
| Kern County | 5 | $400–$776 | $559 |
| Los Angeles County | 18 | $412–$1,090 | $548 |
| Orange County | 9 | $536–$1,126 | $665 |
| Placer County | 6 | $602–$1,264 | $858 |
| Riverside County | 9 | $426–$895 | $530 |
| Sacramento County | 6 | $602–$1,264 | $858 |
| San Bernardino County | 9 | $426–$895 | $530 |
| San Diego County | 9 | $553–$1,170 | $674 |
| Yolo County | 6 | $602–$1,264 | $858 |
Other insurers in California
- L.A. Care Health Plan Silver $403/mo
- Inland Empire Health Plan Silver $465/mo
- Molina Healthcare Silver $480/mo
- Sharp Health Plan Silver $529/mo
- Kaiser Permanente Silver $619/mo
- Western Health Advantage Silver $621/mo
- Valley Health Plan (Santa Clara County) Silver $652/mo
- Chinese Community Health Plan Silver $763/mo
- Blue Shield of California Silver $782/mo
- Anthem Blue Cross (CA) Silver $809/mo
All California prices · Sorted by typical Silver price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ambetter (Centene) health insurance cost in California?
For plan year 2026, Ambetter (Centene) marketplace plans in California cost $400 to $1,264 a month for one 40-year-old before tax credits (Catastrophic plans not counted). Typical (median) prices by metal level: Bronze $524, Silver $581, Gold $685, Platinum $806. Prices depend on the county.
What is the cheapest Ambetter (Centene) plan in California?
Bronze 60 Ambetter HMO (Expanded Bronze), from $400 a month for a 40-year-old before tax credits, in the county where it costs least.
Where does Ambetter (Centene) sell marketplace plans in California?
In 10 of California's 58 counties, including Imperial County, Kern County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Placer County, Riverside County and others.
How do I buy a Ambetter (Centene) plan in California?
On Covered California (https://www.coveredca.com/), the official marketplace for California, where you also apply for a tax credit. HealthCoveragePrices does not sell plans.