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Cheapest ACA plans in Columbus, Georgia for 2026
Plan year 2026, last refreshed 2026-04-19T08:08:55.462Z.
Columbus is in Muscogee County, Georgia. 7 carriers sell 2026 ACA plans on Georgia Access for residents of Muscogee County, and the cheapest Bronze plan a 40-year-old can enroll in starts at $486/month before any subsidy. Carriers are licensed and rated at the county level, so the plans below cover everyone in Muscogee County, including Columbus.
Cheapest plans by metal tier
Lowest 2026 monthly premium for a single 40-year-old in Columbus (Muscogee County), on-exchange, before any subsidy. Per-age figures derived from the CMS QHP Landscape file using the HHS standardized age-rating curve (45 CFR 147.102).
| Tier | Cheapest age 40 monthly | Plans in Muscogee County |
|---|---|---|
| Expanded Bronze | $486 | 37 |
| Catastrophic | $577 | 2 |
| Bronze | $595 | 8 |
| Silver | $649 | 45 |
| Gold | $688 | 28 |
The actual cheapest Bronze plan in Columbus
CareSource Georgia Co. Low Premium Bronze HMO 10600 0%
$486/moFor a family of four (two 40-year-olds and two kids under 14): CareSource Georgia Co. Low Premium Bronze HMO 10600 0% at $1,554/month before subsidies.
Carriers selling 2026 plans in Columbus
7 carriers sell 2026 plans on Georgia Access for Muscogee County residents; 1 additional carrier offers off-exchange-only plans (not subsidy-eligible). 183 plans total in Muscogee County.
| Carrier | On-exchange plans |
|---|---|
| Ambetter of Peach State Inc. | 25 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. | 24 |
| CareSource Georgia Co. | 20 |
| Oscar Health Plan of Georgia | 18 |
| UnitedHealthcare of Georgia, Inc. | 14 |
| Cigna HealthCare of Georgia | 11 |
| AMGP Georgia Managed Care Company, Inc. | 8 |
Also selling off-exchange only
These carriers sell plans directly (not through Georgia Access). Off-exchange plans are not eligible for federal APTC or state subsidies.
| Carrier | Off-exchange plans |
|---|---|
| Peach State Health Plan, Inc. | 30 |
What you'll actually pay in Columbus
Estimated monthly net premium for the cheapest Bronze plan above ($486/mo before subsidy) on Georgia Access, after federal APTC. APTC is computed against the Muscogee Countybenchmark Silver per 26 USC §36B. Approximate; exact net varies by plan's EHB% and child-rate structure.
Single 40-year-old
| Annual income | FPL % | Federal APTC | Cheapest Bronze net |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 160% | $553/mo | $0/mo |
| $40,000 | 256% | $363/mo | $123/mo |
| $60,000 | 383% | $152/mo | $334/mo |
| $100,000 | 639% | — | $486/mo |
Family of 4 (two 40-year-olds, two children)
| Annual income | FPL % | Federal APTC | Cheapest Bronze net |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | 124% | $2,007/mo | $0/mo |
| $80,000 | 249% | $1,517/mo | $37/mo |
| $130,000 | 404% | — | $1,554/mo |
| $200,000 | 622% | — | $1,554/mo |
FPL = Federal Poverty Level. APTC = Advance Premium Tax Credit (the federal subsidy). Off-exchange and Catastrophic plans are not APTC-eligible. Enter your real income on the home page to see plan-specific net premium with the per-plan EHB-percent cap applied.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest ACA plan in Columbus, Georgia for 2026?
The cheapest Bronze plan a 40-year-old can enroll in is CareSource Georgia Co. Low Premium Bronze HMO 10600 0% at $486 per month before subsidies. Plans sell through Georgia Access. Columbus is in Muscogee County, Georgia; carriers are licensed and rated at the county level. Data refreshed 2026-04-19T08:08:55.462Z.
How does Columbus's 2026 ACA pricing compare to other Georgia cities?
Cheapest Bronze for a 40-year-old in Columbus is $486 per month before subsidies. For comparison: Atlanta at $508/mo; Savannah at $489/mo; Macon at $451/mo. Different cities can have different cheapest plans because plans are sold per county and carrier participation varies by jurisdiction.
Is Georgia on Healthcare.gov or Georgia Access for 2026?
Georgia Access. Georgia transitioned from Healthcare.gov to its own State-Based Exchange for PY2025, and PY2026 is Georgia Access's second year. Healthcare.gov no longer serves Georgia residents. Consumers who were on Healthcare.gov were auto-migrated to Georgia Access ahead of PY2025.
How is Georgia Access different from Healthcare.gov?
Georgia Access uses a decentralized enrollment model: consumers can enroll through the state portal at georgiaaccess.gov, through Enhanced Direct Enrollment web brokers, directly with insurance carriers, or through certified agents and navigators. Healthcare.gov used a single federal portal with a limited broker pathway. Plans, subsidies, and coverage terms are federally governed either way.
I earn less than the poverty line. Why can't I get a subsidy?
Because Georgia has not expanded Medicaid, APTC eligibility still starts at 100% FPL. Adults below 100% FPL who don't qualify for traditional Medicaid or Pathways fall into the coverage gap. Georgia Pathways to Coverage covers adults up to 100% FPL with an 80-hour-per-month work requirement, but enrollment has been far below the ~359,000 coverage-gap population.
More Georgia pricing
- Statewide Georgia pricing and metal tiers
- Full Muscogee County pricing
- Atlanta pricingcheapest Bronze $508/mo
- Savannah pricingcheapest Bronze $489/mo
- Macon pricingcheapest Bronze $451/mo
Sources
- Georgia Access for SBE enrollment, OEP dates, and the decentralized-enrollment partner list.
- Georgia OCI: 1332 Waiver for the State Reinsurance Program and Georgia Access Model.
- CMS 1332 Georgia Fact Sheet for federal approval of the reinsurance and SBE model.
- Georgia DCH: Pathways to Coverage for the §1115 work-requirement demonstration covering 19-64 up to 100% FPL.
Plan year 2026, last refreshed 2026-04-19T08:08:55.462Z. Full pricing pipeline + regulatory references at methodology; ACA terminology in the glossary.