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Montana’s 2026 benchmark plan averaged $692 a month for a 40-year-old. Final 2027 rates rise 22.6% to 23.3%, PacificSource leaves and Medicaid rules change.

Maine’s 2026 benchmark plan averaged $709 a month for a 40-year-old before subsidies. How CoverME.gov works, the approved 14.8% increase and MaineCare.

New Hampshire had the lowest 2026 benchmark premium in the U.S., $401 a month for a 40-year-old. Tax credits, Ambetter’s exit and proposed 2027 rates.

Hawaii’s 2026 benchmark plan averaged $541 a month for a 40-year-old before subsidies. Tax credits, approved 2027 rates and Hawaii’s employer coverage law.

West Virginia’s 2026 benchmark plan averaged $1,073 a month for a 40-year-old before subsidies. What tax credits cover, CareSource’s exit and 2027 rates.

Idaho’s 2026 benchmark plan averaged $490 a month for a 40-year-old before subsidies. Tax credits, proposed 2027 rates and Idaho’s early enrollment window.

Nebraska’s 2026 benchmark plan averaged $710 a month for a 40-year-old before subsidies. Tax credits, proposed 2027 rates and the state’s Medicaid work rules.

New Mexico’s 2026 benchmark plan averaged $623 a month for a 40-year-old before subsidies. State premium help, the approved 2027 increase and when to enroll.

Kansas’ 2026 benchmark plan averaged $670 a month for a 40-year-old. Insurers proposed 2027 increases of 19.5% to 24.2%, and Medica is leaving.

Mississippi’s 2026 benchmark plan averaged $662 a month for a 40-year-old. Cigna and Molina are leaving, and proposed 2027 increases average over 21%.