Ambetter (Centene) in Iowa health insurance (2026)
Ambetter (Centene) sells 16 marketplace plans in 58 of 99 Iowa counties for 2026, from $360/mo; typical Silver $515/mo, before tax credits. Buy on HealthCare.gov.
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).
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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 Iowa
- Bronze $360–$534
- Silver $459–$593
- Gold $491–$660
| Plan | Network | Monthly | Deductible | Out-of-pocket max | Bad year | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 6 plans · $360–$534/mo | ||||||
| Everyday Bronze Expanded Bronze | HMO | $360–$442in 58 counties | $8,450 | $10,150 | $14,476–$15,450 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Standard Expanded Bronze Expanded Bronze | HMO | $361–$443in 58 counties | $7,500 | $10,000 | $14,335–$15,310 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Expanded Bronze | HMO | $376–$460in 58 counties | $8,450 | $10,150 | $14,659–$15,674 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Expanded Bronze | HMO | $377–$461in 58 counties | $7,500 | $10,000 | $14,518–$15,535 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Elite Bronze Expanded Bronze | HMO | $418–$512in 58 counties | $0 | $10,500 | $15,513–$16,642 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Expanded Bronze | HMO | $435–$534in 58 counties | $0 | $10,500 | $15,726–$16,902 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Silver 4 plans · $459–$593/mo | ||||||
| Standard Silver | HMO | $459–$563in 58 counties | $6,000 | $8,900 | $14,411–$15,651 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Focused Silver | HMO | $464–$569in 58 counties | $6,300 | $8,400 | $13,972–$15,227 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO | $479–$586in 58 counties | $6,000 | $8,900 | $14,644–$15,937 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO | $484–$593in 58 counties | $6,300 | $8,400 | $14,208–$15,516 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Gold 6 plans · $491–$660/mo | ||||||
| Standard Gold | HMO | $491–$602in 58 counties | $2,000 | $8,200 | $14,094–$15,421 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Everyday Gold | HMO | $499–$611in 58 counties | $800 | $7,250 | $13,237–$14,585 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO | $512–$627in 58 counties | $2,000 | $8,200 | $14,344–$15,727 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Complete Gold | HMO | $517–$633in 58 counties | $1,450 | $7,500 | $13,703–$15,100 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO | $520–$637in 58 counties | $800 | $7,250 | $13,491–$14,896 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO | $539–$660in 58 counties | $1,450 | $7,500 | $13,966–$15,422 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Appanoose County | 16 | $407–$608 | $532 |
| Audubon County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Benton County | 16 | $382–$571 | $499 |
| Boone County | 16 | $360–$539 | $472 |
| Buchanan County | 16 | $382–$571 | $499 |
| Butler County | 16 | $422–$631 | $552 |
| Cass County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Cedar County | 16 | $382–$571 | $499 |
| Cerro Gordo County | 16 | $422–$631 | $552 |
| Cherokee County | 16 | $392–$587 | $513 |
| Chickasaw County | 16 | $422–$631 | $552 |
| Clinton County | 16 | $382–$571 | $499 |
| Crawford County | 16 | $392–$587 | $513 |
| Davis County | 16 | $407–$608 | $532 |
| Decatur County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Dubuque County | 16 | $382–$571 | $499 |
| Fayette County | 16 | $422–$631 | $552 |
| Floyd County | 16 | $422–$631 | $552 |
| Franklin County | 16 | $422–$631 | $552 |
| Fremont County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Hancock County | 16 | $422–$631 | $552 |
| Hardin County | 16 | $360–$539 | $472 |
| Henry County | 16 | $407–$608 | $532 |
| Ida County | 16 | $392–$587 | $513 |
| Jackson County | 16 | $382–$571 | $499 |
| Jasper County | 16 | $371–$555 | $485 |
| Jefferson County | 16 | $407–$608 | $532 |
| Keokuk County | 16 | $407–$608 | $532 |
| Kossuth County | 16 | $422–$631 | $552 |
| Lee County | 16 | $407–$608 | $532 |
| Linn County | 16 | $382–$571 | $499 |
| Louisa County | 16 | $407–$608 | $532 |
| Madison County | 16 | $371–$555 | $485 |
| Mahaska County | 16 | $407–$608 | $532 |
| Marion County | 16 | $371–$555 | $485 |
| Mills County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Monona County | 16 | $392–$587 | $513 |
| Monroe County | 16 | $407–$608 | $532 |
| Montgomery County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Page County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Palo Alto County | 16 | $392–$587 | $513 |
| Polk County | 16 | $371–$555 | $485 |
| Pottawattamie County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Ringgold County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Scott County | 16 | $382–$571 | $499 |
| Shelby County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Sioux County | 16 | $392–$587 | $513 |
| Tama County | 16 | $360–$539 | $472 |
| Taylor County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Union County | 16 | $442–$660 | $578 |
| Van Buren County | 16 | $407–$608 | $532 |
| Warren County | 16 | $371–$555 | $485 |
| Washington County | 16 | $407–$608 | $532 |
| Wayne County | 16 | $407–$608 | $532 |
| Winnebago County | 16 | $422–$631 | $552 |
| Woodbury County | 16 | $392–$587 | $513 |
| Worth County | 16 | $422–$631 | $552 |
Other insurers in Iowa
- Oscar Health Silver $503/mo
- Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (IA) Silver $535/mo
- Avera Health Plans Silver $577/mo
- UnitedHealthcare Silver $620/mo
- Medica Silver $739/mo
All Iowa prices · Sorted by typical Silver price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ambetter (Centene) health insurance cost in Iowa?
For plan year 2026, Ambetter (Centene) marketplace plans in Iowa cost $360 to $660 a month for one 40-year-old before tax credits (Catastrophic plans not counted). Typical (median) prices by metal level: Bronze $424, Silver $515, Gold $560. Prices depend on the county.
What is the cheapest Ambetter (Centene) plan in Iowa?
Everyday Bronze (Expanded Bronze), from $360 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 Iowa?
In 58 of Iowa's 99 counties, including Adair County, Appanoose County, Audubon County, Benton County, Boone County, Buchanan County and others.
How do I buy a Ambetter (Centene) plan in Iowa?
On HealthCare.gov (https://www.healthcare.gov/see-plans/), the official marketplace for Iowa, where you also apply for a tax credit. HealthCoveragePrices does not sell plans.