Oklahoma
Cheapest ACA plans in Tulsa, Oklahoma for 2026
Plan year 2026, last refreshed 2026-04-19T08:08:55.462Z.
Tulsa is in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. 7 carriers sell 2026 ACA plans on Healthcare.gov for residents of Tulsa County, and the cheapest Bronze plan a 40-year-old can enroll in starts at $431/month before any subsidy. Carriers are licensed and rated at the county level, so the plans below cover everyone in Tulsa County, including Tulsa.
Cheapest plans by metal tier
Lowest 2026 monthly premium for a single 40-year-old in Tulsa (Tulsa 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 Tulsa County |
|---|---|---|
| Catastrophic | $299 | 2 |
| Expanded Bronze | $431 | 28 |
| Bronze | $515 | 4 |
| Silver | $563 | 38 |
| Gold | $571 | 26 |
The actual cheapest Bronze plan in Tulsa
Oscar Insurance Company Bronze Simple
$431/moFor a family of four (two 40-year-olds and two kids under 14): Oscar Insurance Company Bronze Simple at $1,376/month before subsidies.
Carriers selling 2026 plans in Tulsa
7 carriers sell 2026 plans on Healthcare.gov for Tulsa County residents; 1 additional carrier offers off-exchange-only plans (not subsidy-eligible). 145 plans total in Tulsa County.
| Carrier | On-exchange plans |
|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma | 22 |
| Ambetter | 20 |
| CommunityCare | 14 |
| Oscar | 14 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 13 |
| Medica | 9 |
| Mending Health | 6 |
Also selling off-exchange only
These carriers sell plans directly (not through Healthcare.gov). Off-exchange plans are not eligible for federal APTC or state subsidies.
| Carrier | Off-exchange plans |
|---|---|
| Bankers Reserve Life Insurance Company of Wisconsin | 26 |
What you'll actually pay in Tulsa
Estimated monthly net premium for the cheapest Bronze plan above ($431/mo before subsidy) on Healthcare.gov, after federal APTC. APTC is computed against the Tulsa 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% | $468/mo | $0/mo |
| $40,000 | 256% | $278/mo | $153/mo |
| $60,000 | 383% | $67/mo | $364/mo |
| $100,000 | 639% | — | $431/mo |
Family of 4 (two 40-year-olds, two children)
| Annual income | FPL % | Federal APTC | Cheapest Bronze net |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | 124% | — | Medicaid likely |
| $80,000 | 249% | $1,245/mo | $131/mo |
| $130,000 | 404% | — | $1,376/mo |
| $200,000 | 622% | — | $1,376/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 Tulsa, Oklahoma for 2026?
The cheapest Bronze plan a 40-year-old can enroll in is Oscar Insurance Company Bronze Simple at $431 per month before subsidies. Plans sell through Healthcare.gov. Tulsa is in Tulsa County, Oklahoma; carriers are licensed and rated at the county level. Data refreshed 2026-04-19T08:08:55.462Z.
How does Tulsa's 2026 ACA pricing compare to other Oklahoma cities?
Cheapest Bronze for a 40-year-old in Tulsa is $431 per month before subsidies. For comparison: Oklahoma City at $436/mo. Different cities can have different cheapest plans because plans are sold per county and carrier participation varies by jurisdiction.
Does Oklahoma use Healthcare.gov?
Yes. Oklahoma participates in the federally-facilitated Marketplace (FFM), so enrollment and subsidy applications run through healthcare.gov. Oklahoma does not operate a state-based exchange for PY2026.
Has Oklahoma expanded Medicaid?
Yes, effective July 1, 2021, under State Question 802, a voter-approved constitutional amendment passed in June 2020 with roughly 50.5% support. Gov. Kevin Stitt opposed expansion but was constitutionally required to implement. Adults 19-64 up to 138% FPL qualify for SoonerCare, so there is no coverage gap.
What was State Question 802?
SQ 802 was a 2020 Oklahoma ballot measure that amended the state constitution to require Medicaid expansion under the ACA. Voters approved it in June 2020 with about 50.5% support. Because expansion was written into the constitution, Gov. Stitt could not refuse to implement; coverage began July 1, 2021, and added roughly 300,000 Oklahomans to SoonerCare.
More Oklahoma pricing
- Statewide Oklahoma pricing and metal tiers
- Oklahoma City pricingcheapest Bronze $436/mo
Sources
- HealthCare.gov for enrollment, OEP dates, and federal APTC / CSR application.
- Oklahoma Insurance Department for rate review, carrier filings, and consumer guidance.
- Oklahoma Health Care Authority: SoonerCare / Medicaid Expansion for SoonerCare eligibility and post-SQ 802 Medicaid expansion.
- KFF: Oklahoma State Health Facts for Medicaid expansion, enrollment, and benchmark premium context.
Plan year 2026, last refreshed 2026-04-19T08:08:55.462Z. Full pricing pipeline + regulatory references at methodology; ACA terminology in the glossary.