2027 health plan prices in Watauga County, NC
In Watauga County, North Carolina, 2 insurers offer 28 HealthCare.gov plans for 2027. The benchmark silver plan, which sets the size of tax credits, costs $833 a month for a 40-year-old before any credit, up 12.9% from 2026.
$833benchmark silver a month, age 40
$606cheapest bronze, age 40
$791cheapest gold, age 40
+12.9%benchmark change from 2026
Benchmark and cheapest bronze by age
| Age | Benchmark silver | Cheapest bronze |
|---|---|---|
| Age 21 | $651 | $474 |
| Age 27 | $683 | $497 |
| Age 30 | $739 | $538 |
| Age 40 | $833 | $606 |
| Age 50 | $1,163 | $847 |
| Age 60 | $1,768 | $1,287 |
All 28 plans
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| Bronze | AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + Three Free PCP Visits + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals AmeriHealth Caritas Next, HMO | $606 | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| Bronze | AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals standard AmeriHealth Caritas Next, HMO | $631 | $7,500 | $12,000 |
| Bronze | AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Enhanced + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals AmeriHealth Caritas Next, HMO | $632 | $4,500 | $12,000 |
| Bronze | Blue Care Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | HSA Eligible | Integrated | Statewide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, HMO | $732 | $7,000 | $12,000 |
| Bronze | Blue Care Bronze Standard | $50 PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | HSA Eligible | Integrated | Statewide Doctors standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, HMO | $751 | $7,500 | $12,000 |
| Bronze | Blue Advantage Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | HSA Eligible | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, PPO | $755 | $7,000 | $12,000 |
| Bronze | Blue Care Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | HSA Eligible | Statewide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, HMO | $762 | $4,000 | $12,000 |
| Bronze | Blue Advantage Bronze Standard | $50 PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | HSA Eligible | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, PPO | $774 | $7,500 | $12,000 |
| Bronze | Blue Advantage Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | HSA Eligible | Nationwide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, PPO | $786 | $4,000 | $12,000 |
| Bronze | Blue Care Bronze HSA Eligible Plus | Integrated | Statewide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, HMO | $788 | $8,700 | $8,700 |
| Gold | AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Enhanced + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals AmeriHealth Caritas Next, HMO | $791 | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Silver | AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + Two Free PCP Visits + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals AmeriHealth Caritas Next, HMO | $804 | $5,000 | $12,000 |
| Bronze | Blue Advantage Bronze HSA Eligible Plus | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, PPO | $812 | $8,700 | $8,700 |
| Gold | AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals standard AmeriHealth Caritas Next, HMO | $828 | $2,500 | $8,600 |
| Silver | AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals standard AmeriHealth Caritas Next, HMO | $833 | $6,400 | $10,300 |
| Gold | AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Copay Focus + $0 Deductible + Free PCP + Free 24/7 Preferred Provider PCP/Urgent Virtual Care + No Referrals AmeriHealth Caritas Next, HMO | $850 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Silver | Blue Care Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, HMO | $990 | $2,700 | $12,000 |
| Silver | Blue Care Silver Standard | $40 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, HMO | $998 | $6,400 | $10,300 |
| Silver | Blue Care Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, HMO | $1,011 | $3,500 | $12,000 |
| Gold | Blue Care Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, HMO | $1,019 | $1,800 | $12,000 |
| Silver | Blue Advantage Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, PPO | $1,021 | $2,700 | $12,000 |
| Silver | Blue Advantage Silver Standard | $40 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, PPO | $1,027 | $6,400 | $10,300 |
| Gold | Blue Care Gold Standard A | $30 PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, HMO | $1,029 | $2,500 | $8,600 |
| Gold | Blue Care Gold All Copay A | $30 PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, HMO | $1,042 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Silver | Blue Advantage Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, PPO | $1,043 | $3,500 | $12,000 |
| Gold | Blue Advantage Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, PPO | $1,051 | $1,800 | $12,000 |
| Gold | Blue Advantage Gold Standard A | $30 PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, PPO | $1,059 | $2,500 | $8,600 |
| Gold | Blue Advantage Gold All Copay A | $30 PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, PPO | $1,075 | $0 | $12,000 |
Monthly premium before tax credits. Deductible and out-of-pocket maximum are in-network, for one person, on the standard version of each plan. "Standard" marks a standardized plan design.
Most people who buy on HealthCare.gov get a tax credit that lowers these prices, based on income. Enter your details on HealthCare.gov to see your own price.
Sources
- QHP Landscape PY2027 Individual Medical, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, checked 1 November 2026
- QHP Landscape Instructions PY2027 Individual Medical, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, checked 1 November 2026
- QHP Landscape PY2026 Individual Medical, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, checked 1 November 2026
CMS data current as of 20 October 2026 and subject to change. Prices are monthly premiums before tax credits.