KFF June 6, 2024
Premiums for ACA Marketplace benchmark silver plans grew by about 5% in 2024, on average before taking into account subsidies. Meanwhile, premiums for the lowest cost unsubsidized bronze plans grew by about 6%, on average, in 2024.
However, premium changes vary by location and by metal level, with premiums decreasing in some cases. As most enrollees receive premium subsidies on the ACA Marketplaces, the net premium amount an exchange enrollee pays depends on their income and the difference in the cost between the benchmark plan (second-lowest-cost silver plan) and the premium for the plan they choose.
The map below illustrates changes in premiums for the lowest-cost bronze, silver, and gold plans by county, with and without subsidies. For data at...