Health insurance prices in Tompkins County, NY (2026)
46 marketplace plans from 2 insurers. Cheapest plan $806/mo; typical Silver $1,202/mo. Official marketplace: NY State of Health (enter your ZIP for your real price and tax credit).
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). Rating Area 6.
Community rating: everyone in this state pays the same premium regardless of age.
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Individual & family health insurance (marketplace / ACA plans)
Real insurance plans you buy yourself (not through a job), sold by companies like UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Ambetter (Centene), Oscar, Cigna, Molina and Anthem through HealthCare.gov or your state's marketplace.
Looking for Aetna? Aetna CVS Health left the ACA marketplace for 2026 (it sold plans in 17 states in 2025). Source: KFF
All plans here: Bronze $806–$982 (typical $918) · Silver $1,041–$1,245 (typical $1,202) · Gold $1,418–$1,518 (typical $1,476) · Platinum $1,738–$1,861 (typical $1,779) · Catastrophic $456–$535 (typical $496)
Insurers, sorted by typical Silver price
Every marketplace insurer must sell Silver and Gold plans; Bronze is optional, so Silver is the fair comparison. Typical = median monthly premium, age 40.
| Comparecheapest plan | Insurer | Plans | Cheapest plan | Typical Bronze | Typical Silver | Typical Gold | Cheapest plan name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY)Lifetime Healthcare (Blue Cross Blue Shield company) | 23 | $806 | $893 | $1,146 | $1,462 | Bronze Secure Plus 3, Expanded Bronze, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Acupuncture | |
| MVP Health Care | 23 | $924 | $951 | $1,233 | $1,480 | MVP Premier Plus Bronze 2, Expanded Bronze, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, 3 PCP, Acupuncture, Preferred Facilities, Telemedicine, Wellness |
All 46 plans in Tompkins County, cheapest first
| Compare | Insurer | Plan | Metal | Network | Monthly | Deductible | Out-of-pocket max | Bad year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Base Catastrophic, ST, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Pediatric Dental | Catastrophic | EPO | $456 | $10,600 | $10,600 | $16,072 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Secure, Catastrophic, ST, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, Telemedicine, Wellness | Catastrophic | HMO | $535 | $10,600 | $10,600 | $17,025 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Bronze Secure Plus 3, Expanded Bronze, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Acupuncture | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $806 | $10,600 | $10,600 | $20,276 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Bronze Secure Plus 3, Expanded Bronze, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep29, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Acupuncture | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $822 | $10,600 | $10,600 | $20,459 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Bronze Select, Expanded Bronze, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Preventive Rx, Acupuncture | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $875 | $5,500 | $7,500 | $17,996 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Bronze Select, Expanded Bronze, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep29, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Preventive Rx, Acupuncture | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $891 | $5,500 | $7,500 | $18,195 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Bronze Standard HSA, Expanded Bronze, ST, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Pediatric Dental | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $894 | $5,500 | $8,050 | $18,778 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Bronze Standard, Expanded Bronze, ST, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Pediatric Dental | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $894 | $4,125 | $10,150 | $20,879 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Bronze Standard HSA, Expanded Bronze, ST, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep29, Pediatric Dental | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $911 | $5,500 | $8,050 | $18,981 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Bronze Standard, Expanded Bronze, ST, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep29, Pediatric Dental | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $911 | $4,125 | $10,150 | $21,082 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Plus Bronze 2, Expanded Bronze, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, 3 PCP, Acupuncture, Preferred Facilities, Telemedicine, Wellness | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $924 | $6,400 | $8,900 | $19,992 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Bronze 1 HDHP, Expanded Bronze, ST, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, HSA, Telemedicine, Wellness | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $929 | $5,500 | $8,050 | $19,201 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Plus Bronze 2, Expanded Bronze, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep29, 3 PCP, Acupuncture, Preferred Facilities, Telemedicine, Wellness | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $934 | $6,400 | $8,900 | $20,103 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Bronze 1 HDHP, Expanded Bronze, ST, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep29, HSA, Telemedicine, Wellness | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $939 | $5,500 | $8,050 | $19,313 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Plus Bronze 3 HDHP, Expanded Bronze, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, Acupuncture, HSA, Preferred Facilities, Preventive Rx, Telemedicine, Wellness | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $963 | $6,000 | $7,500 | $19,054 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Bronze 2, Expanded Bronze, ST, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, 3 PCP, Telemedicine, Wellness | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $972 | $4,125 | $10,150 | $21,812 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Plus Bronze 3 HDHP, Expanded Bronze, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep29, Acupuncture, HSA, Preferred Facilities, Preventive Rx, Telemedicine, Wellness | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $972 | $6,000 | $7,500 | $19,170 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Bronze 2, Expanded Bronze, ST, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep29, 3 PCP, Telemedicine, Wellness | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $982 | $4,125 | $10,150 | $21,929 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Silver Select 2, Silver, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Preventive Rx, Acupuncture | Silver | EPO | $1,041 | $4,500 | $7,000 | $19,493 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Silver Select 2, Silver, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep29, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Preventive Rx, Acupuncture | Silver | EPO | $1,061 | $4,500 | $7,000 | $19,730 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Silver Select, Silver, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Preventive Rx, Acupuncture | Silver | EPO | $1,136 | $3,200 | $8,200 | $21,829 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Silver Select, Silver, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep29, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Preventive Rx, Acupuncture | Silver | EPO | $1,157 | $3,200 | $8,200 | $22,087 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Silver Standard, Silver, ST, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Pediatric Dental | Silver | EPO | $1,161 | $2,450 | $10,150 | $24,080 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Silver Standard, Silver, ST, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep29, Pediatric Dental | Silver | EPO | $1,183 | $2,450 | $10,150 | $24,344 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Plus Silver 13, Silver, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, Acupuncture, Preferred Facilities, Telemedicine, Wellness | Silver | HMO | $1,221 | $2,900 | $9,400 | $24,051 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Plus Silver 3 HDHP, Silver, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, Acupuncture, HSA, Preferred Facilities, Preventive Rx, Telemedicine, Wellness | Silver | HMO | $1,225 | $2,650 | $6,900 | $21,604 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Silver 1, Silver, ST, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, Telemedicine, Wellness | Silver | HMO | $1,232 | $2,450 | $10,150 | $24,940 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Plus Silver 13, Silver, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep29, Acupuncture, Preferred Facilities, Telemedicine, Wellness | Silver | HMO | $1,233 | $2,900 | $9,400 | $24,198 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Plus Silver 3 HDHP, Silver, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep29, Acupuncture, HSA, Preferred Facilities, Preventive Rx, Telemedicine, Wellness | Silver | HMO | $1,238 | $2,650 | $6,900 | $21,751 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Silver 1, Silver, ST, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep29, Telemedicine, Wellness | Silver | HMO | $1,245 | $2,450 | $10,150 | $25,088 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Gold Select, Gold, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Acupuncture | Gold | EPO | $1,418 | $1,350 | $9,000 | $26,012 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Plus Gold 2 HDHP, Gold, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, Acupuncture, HSA, Preferred Facilities, Preventive Rx, Telemedicine, Wellness | Gold | HMO | $1,442 | $1,750 | $6,900 | $24,207 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Gold Select, Gold, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep29, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Acupuncture | Gold | EPO | $1,445 | $1,350 | $9,000 | $26,334 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Plus Gold 2 HDHP, Gold, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep29, Acupuncture, HSA, Preferred Facilities, Preventive Rx, Telemedicine, Wellness | Gold | HMO | $1,457 | $1,750 | $6,900 | $24,381 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Plus Gold 1, Gold, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, 3 PCP, Acupuncture, Preferred Facilities, Telemedicine, Wellness | Gold | HMO | $1,472 | $1,200 | $5,900 | $23,567 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Gold Standard, Gold, ST, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Pediatric Dental | Gold | EPO | $1,480 | $775 | $10,150 | $27,909 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Plus Gold 1, Gold, NS, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep29, 3 PCP, Acupuncture, Preferred Facilities, Telemedicine, Wellness | Gold | HMO | $1,487 | $1,200 | $5,900 | $23,744 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Gold 1, Gold, ST, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, Telemedicine, Wellness | Gold | HMO | $1,503 | $775 | $10,150 | $28,191 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Gold Standard, Gold, ST, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep29, Pediatric Dental | Gold | EPO | $1,508 | $775 | $10,150 | $28,246 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Gold 1, Gold, ST, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep29, Telemedicine, Wellness | Gold | HMO | $1,518 | $775 | $10,150 | $28,372 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Platinum Select, Platinum, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Acupuncture | Platinum | EPO | $1,738 | — | $6,350 | $27,203 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Platinum Standard, Platinum, ST, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep25, Pediatric Dental | Platinum | EPO | $1,753 | — | $2,000 | $23,040 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Platinum Select, Platinum, NS, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep29, Adult/Family Dental, Adult Vision, Acupuncture | Platinum | EPO | $1,771 | — | $6,350 | $27,599 | |
| Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (NY) | Platinum Standard, Platinum, ST, INN, Excellus BCBS EPO, Dep29, Pediatric Dental | Platinum | EPO | $1,787 | — | $2,000 | $23,440 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Platinum 1, Platinum, ST, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep25, Telemedicine, Wellness | Platinum | HMO | $1,842 | $0 | $2,000 | $24,110 | |
| MVP Health Care | MVP Premier Platinum 1, Platinum, ST, INN, NY Individual On Exchange HMO, Dep29, Telemedicine, Wellness | Platinum | HMO | $1,861 | $0 | $2,000 | $24,331 |
Deductibles and a bad year, by metal level
| Metal | Lowest | Typical* | Highest | Plans | Typical deductible | Typical out-of-pocket max | Typical bad year** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $806 | $918 | $982 | 16 | $5,500 | $8,475 | $19,652 |
| Silver | $1,041 | $1,202 | $1,245 | 12 | $2,775 | $8,800 | $23,069 |
| Gold | $1,418 | $1,476 | $1,518 | 10 | $1,200 | $9,000 | $26,173 |
| Platinum | $1,738 | $1,779 | $1,861 | 6 | $0 | $2,000 | $24,220 |
| CatastrophicUnder 30 or hardship exemption only | $456 | $496 | $535 | 2 | $10,600 | $10,600 | $16,548 |
* Typical = median: half of plans cost less, half cost more. ** Bad year = 12 months of premium + the plan's in-network out-of-pocket maximum (median across plans). Out-of-network care and non-covered services are extra.