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West Virginia health insurance 2027: prices, plans and free help
In West Virginia, the 2027 benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old averages $1,185 a month before tax credits, up 10% from 2026 (KFF). Open Enrollment runs Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027. A licensed advisor from America First Healthcare can compare private plans and Marketplace options with you on a free call.
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Reviewed by Jordan SarmientoUpdated
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Quick facts
- Marketplace
- HealthCare.gov
- 2027 open enrollment
- Nov 1 to Jan 15
- Medicaid expansion
- Adopted
Facts checked 2026-09-17.
West Virginia in 2027 at a glance
- Benchmark silver, age 40
- $1,185/mo
- 2027, before credits. Up 10% from 2026.
- Lowest bronze, age 40
- $886/mo
- 2027, middle county, before credits.
- Open Enrollment
- Nov 1 to Jan 15
- Enroll by Dec 15 for a Jan 1 start.
Sources: KFF and CMS (2027 plan data), linked in the sections below.
West Virginia health insurance facts
- Marketplace
- West Virginia uses HealthCare.gov, the federally facilitated Marketplace.Source
- 2027 open enrollment
- November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027. Enroll by December 15, 2026 for coverage that starts January 1, 2027; enroll December 16 to January 15 for a February 1 start.Source All states' 2027 dates.
- Medicaid expansion
- West Virginia adopted Medicaid expansion (implemented January 1, 2014).Source
Facts checked 2026-09-17. Rules change; confirm anything you plan around at the linked source.
Average cost of health insurance in West Virginia for 2027
The benchmark plan, the second-lowest-cost silver plan that tax credits are measured against, averages $1,185 a month for a 40-year-old in West Virginia for 2027, before any credit. That is up 10% from $1,073 in 2026.Source By county, the 2027 benchmark runs from $1,033 to $1,288 a month.Source
2027 benchmark silver price by age in West Virginia
| Age | Per month, before credits |
|---|---|
| 21 | $927 |
| 30 | $1,052 |
| 40 | $1,185 |
| 50 | $1,656 |
| 60 | $2,517 |
| 64 | $2,782 |
Age 40 is the KFF benchmark. Other ages use the CMS default age curve.SourceSource Tax credits lower these prices for most buyers. See your own price with the 2027 price checker.
The 2026 Marketplace in West Virginia, in numbers
For 2026, 55,879 West Virginia residents picked a Marketplace plan during Open Enrollment, and 88.9% of them received an advance premium tax credit. The average premium was $1,314 a month per person before the credit and $208 after it, counting everyone who picked a plan. 35.5% paid $10 a month or less after the credit.Source
The benchmark plan, the second-lowest-cost silver plan that tax credits are measured against, averaged $1,073 a month for a 40-year-old in West Virginia in 2026, before any credit.Source 2 insurers offered individual-market plans through HealthCare.gov in West Virginia for 2026.Source
Your own price depends on your age, county, household income and the plan you pick, and you see exact 2027 numbers only on a Marketplace application or a quote. How the pieces fit together is in how much health insurance costs per month.
What our clients paid, by state and kind of plan, is in health insurance cost by state.
Health insurance companies in West Virginia for 2027
CMS lists 2 insurers selling 20 Marketplace plans in West Virginia for 2027, across 55 counties. Which ones you can buy depends on your county.Source
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia: all 55 counties
- Peak Health Insurance: 45 of 55 counties
This is CMS’s list of insurers on HealthCare.gov, not a list of the companies America First Healthcare works with.
Cheap health insurance in West Virginia: where the low prices are
Before tax credits, the lowest-cost bronze plan for a 40-year-old costs $886 a month in the middle West Virginia county for 2027, from $765 to $952 across the state. The lowest-cost silver plan costs $1,177 in the middle county.Source
Tax credits change the price most. For 2026, 88.9% of West Virginia Marketplace enrollees got a premium tax credit, and 35.5% paid $10 a month or less after it.Source
West Virginia expanded Medicaid, so adults with low incomes may qualify for Medicaid at little or no cost.Source For people who mainly want protection from a large bill, a catastrophic plan can cost less; what our own clients pay is in health insurance cost by state.
Free, impartial help in West Virginia
If you have Medicare or will soon: West Virginia’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), 1-877-987-4463.Source SHIPs are federally funded, give objective one-on-one Medicare counseling, and there is no cost to use them.Source
If you are buying a Marketplace plan: HealthCare.gov’s Find Local Help directory lists assisters trained and certified by the Marketplace, who are required to give fair, impartial information.Source
America First Healthcare is a licensed agency, not a SHIP or a Marketplace assister. Use them, us, or both; a second opinion costs you nothing either way.
Who we usually help in West Virginia
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- Self-employed and 1099 workers, plus the five coverage alternatives and how the rules differ by state
- Small business owners
- Early retirees bridging to Medicare
- People losing employer coverage
- People who are out of work
- Families who want catastrophic-first coverage
We work with families across West Virginia, including Charleston, Huntington and Morgantown, and everywhere in between. The review is by phone or video, so where you live in the state does not change how it works.
What a licensed advisor does and how advisors are paid is on talk to a licensed advisor near you.
West Virginia health insurance FAQs
When is open enrollment in West Virginia for 2027 coverage?
Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage in West Virginia runs Nov 1, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 through HealthCare.gov. Enroll by Dec 15, 2026 for coverage that starts January 1, 2027.
How much does health insurance cost in West Virginia?
For 2027, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in West Virginia averages $1,185 a month before tax credits, up 10% from $1,073 in 2026 (KFF). The lowest-cost bronze plan for a 40-year-old costs $886 a month before credits in the middle county, from $765 to $952 across the state's 55 counties (CMS). In 2026, West Virginia Marketplace enrollees paid $208 a month on average after tax credits ($1,314 before) (CMS). Your own price depends on your age, county, household income and plan.
What is the average cost of health insurance in West Virginia by age?
For 2027, the benchmark silver plan in West Virginia averages about $1,052 a month at age 30, $1,185 at 40, $1,656 at 50 and $2,517 at 60, before tax credits (KFF benchmark for age 40, other ages on the CMS default age curve). Most Marketplace buyers pay less after a premium tax credit.
What is the best health insurance company in West Virginia?
No one company is best for everyone. The best plan covers your doctors and medicines at a price you can pay. For 2027, CMS lists 2 insurers on HealthCare.gov in West Virginia; Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia sells in the most counties (55 of 55). A licensed advisor can compare them for your ZIP code.
Which health insurance companies sell Marketplace plans in West Virginia for 2027?
CMS lists 2 insurers selling 20 HealthCare.gov plans in West Virginia for 2027: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia; Peak Health Insurance. Which ones you can buy depends on your county.
What is the cheapest health insurance in West Virginia?
Before tax credits, the lowest-cost bronze Marketplace plan for a 40-year-old in West Virginia costs $886 a month in the middle county for 2027 (CMS). With tax credits, 35.5% of West Virginia enrollees paid $10 a month or less in 2026 (CMS). West Virginia expanded Medicaid, so adults with low incomes may qualify for Medicaid instead.
Does West Virginia use HealthCare.gov or its own marketplace?
West Virginia uses HealthCare.gov, the federally facilitated Marketplace, for Marketplace plans and premium tax credits.
How do I verify an insurance agent's license in West Virginia?
Look the agent up through the NIPR license lookup, or contact the state's insurance department. Ask for the agent's name and national producer number before you share personal information. NIPR license lookup.
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