Mississippi ACA marketplace shoppers face higher premiums and fewer options

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Mississippians shopping for Affordable Care Act marketplace coverage face higher premiums and fewer plan options, according to Mississippi Today. The report says the average benchmark premium in the state will rise 23% in 2027, citing KFF data.

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Why it matters

Higher premiums could raise health insurance costs for tens of thousands of Mississippi marketplace enrollees, according to the report. The article also describes a second consecutive year of double-digit national premium increases, but does not give a national average for 2027.

What happens next

Open enrollment is beginning, giving shoppers a chance to review available plans and costs. The article does not provide enrollment deadlines or details on which plans will be available.

Final 2027 plan premiums and options in Mississippi

Enrollment deadlines and how many people select coverage