Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (IA) in Iowa health insurance (2026)
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (IA) sells 10 marketplace plans in every Iowa county for 2026, from $350/mo; typical Silver $535/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).
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
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (IA) plans in Iowa
- Bronze $350–$438
- Silver $487–$621
- Gold $432–$570
| Plan | Network | Monthly | Deductible | Out-of-pocket max | Bad year | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 4 plans · $350–$438/mo | ||||||
| Wellmark Bronze Standard | UnityPoint Health Expanded Bronze | HMO | $350–$408in 23 counties | $7,500 | $10,000 | $14,197–$14,892 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO Expanded Bronze | HMO | $351–$409in 99 counties | $7,200 | $9,900 | $14,109–$14,806 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified Expanded Bronze | HMO | $358–$417in 99 counties | $8,300 | $8,300 | $12,597–$13,309 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO Expanded Bronze | HMO | $376–$438in 99 counties | $7,500 | $10,000 | $14,511–$15,258 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Silver 3 plans · $487–$621/mo | ||||||
| Wellmark Silver Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO | $487–$568in 23 counties | $5,700 | $8,000 | $13,846–$14,814 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO | HMO | $525–$612in 99 counties | $5,000 | $7,500 | $13,800–$14,843 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Wellmark Standard Silver HMO | HMO | $533–$621in 99 counties | $6,000 | $8,900 | $15,292–$16,351 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Gold 3 plans · $432–$570/mo | ||||||
| Wellmark Gold Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO | $432–$503in 23 counties | $2,300 | $8,000 | $13,183–$14,042 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO | HMO | $481–$560in 99 counties | $1,750 | $7,500 | $13,267–$14,222 | Benefits summary Find doctors |
| Wellmark Standard Gold HMO | HMO | $489–$570in 99 counties | $2,000 | $8,200 | $14,070–$15,042 | 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 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (IA) sells plans
| County | Plans | Price range | Typical Silver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Adams County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Allamakee County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Appanoose County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Audubon County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Benton County | 10 | $352–$536 | $529 |
| Black Hawk County | 10 | $352–$536 | $529 |
| Boone County | 10 | $350–$533 | $525 |
| Bremer County | 10 | $387–$589 | $581 |
| Buchanan County | 10 | $352–$536 | $529 |
| Buena Vista County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Butler County | 10 | $387–$589 | $581 |
| Calhoun County | 7 | $351–$533 | $529 |
| Carroll County | 7 | $351–$533 | $529 |
| Cass County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Cedar County | 10 | $352–$536 | $529 |
| Cerro Gordo County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Cherokee County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Chickasaw County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Clarke County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Clay County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Clayton County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Clinton County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Crawford County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Dallas County | 10 | $350–$533 | $525 |
| Davis County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Decatur County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Delaware County | 10 | $352–$536 | $529 |
| Des Moines County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Dickinson County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Dubuque County | 10 | $352–$536 | $529 |
| Emmet County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Fayette County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Floyd County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Franklin County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Fremont County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Greene County | 7 | $351–$533 | $529 |
| Grundy County | 10 | $350–$533 | $525 |
| Guthrie County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Hamilton County | 7 | $351–$533 | $529 |
| Hancock County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Hardin County | 7 | $351–$533 | $529 |
| Harrison County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Henry County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Howard County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Humboldt County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Ida County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Iowa County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Jackson County | 10 | $352–$536 | $529 |
| Jasper County | 10 | $350–$533 | $525 |
| Jefferson County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Johnson County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Jones County | 10 | $352–$536 | $529 |
| Keokuk County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Kossuth County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Lee County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Linn County | 10 | $352–$536 | $529 |
| Louisa County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Lucas County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Lyon County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Madison County | 7 | $351–$533 | $529 |
| Mahaska County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Marion County | 7 | $351–$533 | $529 |
| Marshall County | 10 | $350–$533 | $525 |
| Mills County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Mitchell County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Monona County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Monroe County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Montgomery County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Muscatine County | 10 | $352–$536 | $529 |
| O'Brien County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Osceola County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Page County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Palo Alto County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Plymouth County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Pocahontas County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Polk County | 10 | $350–$533 | $525 |
| Pottawattamie County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Poweshiek County | 10 | $350–$533 | $525 |
| Ringgold County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Sac County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Scott County | 10 | $352–$536 | $529 |
| Shelby County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Sioux County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Story County | 7 | $351–$533 | $529 |
| Tama County | 10 | $350–$533 | $525 |
| Taylor County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Union County | 7 | $409–$621 | $616 |
| Van Buren County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Wapello County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Warren County | 10 | $350–$533 | $525 |
| Washington County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Wayne County | 7 | $353–$536 | $532 |
| Webster County | 7 | $351–$533 | $529 |
| Winnebago County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Winneshiek County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Woodbury County | 10 | $408–$621 | $612 |
| Worth County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
| Wright County | 7 | $388–$589 | $585 |
Other insurers in Iowa
- Oscar Health Silver $503/mo
- Ambetter (Centene) Silver $515/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 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (IA) health insurance cost in Iowa?
For plan year 2026, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (IA) marketplace plans in Iowa cost $350 to $621 a month for one 40-year-old before tax credits (Catastrophic plans not counted). Typical (median) prices by metal level: Bronze $376, Silver $535, Gold $489. Prices depend on the county.
What is the cheapest Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (IA) plan in Iowa?
Wellmark Bronze Standard | UnityPoint Health (Expanded Bronze), from $350 a month for a 40-year-old before tax credits, in the county where it costs least.
Where does Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (IA) sell marketplace plans in Iowa?
In all 99 counties of Iowa.
How do I buy a Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (IA) 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.