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Individual & ACA Marketplace

Between jobs or self-employed? You can still get real coverage.

You do not need an employer for good coverage. We show every plan in your county and check whether a tax credit cuts your premium.

Plans as low as $0/month for those who qualify

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Free, no-obligation quote

Start with your ZIP code

See the plans available where you live, then a licensed Beacon agent emails your side-by-side comparison with any tax credit applied. Takes about two minutes.

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DEADLINE Open Enrollment runs Nov 1 to Jan 15. Miss it and you usually need a qualifying life event, such as a move, a job loss, marriage or a new baby, to enroll.
How the no-cost quote works

Three steps, no pressure to enroll

You will not see made-up prices here. We pull real plans for your county, then a licensed agent sends the numbers that fit your household.

1

Enter your ZIP

Tell us where you live and who needs coverage. That is enough to find the plans you can buy on the Marketplace.

2

We check your savings

An agent runs your premium tax credit and any cost-sharing help based on your income, so the comparison reflects what you would pay.

3

Get your comparison

We email your side-by-side options with your doctors checked. Pick one when you are ready and we handle the paperwork. No obligation.

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Who this is for

Coverage for people without an employer plan

Individual and ACA plans exist for anyone who does not get insurance through a job.

Self-employed

Freelancers, contractors and small owners who cover themselves and often qualify for a tax credit.

Early retirees

Retired before 65 and bridging the gap until Medicare begins, without overpaying for COBRA.

Families and job changers

Parents insuring kids, or anyone between jobs who wants coverage that keeps their doctors.

ACA Marketplace plans come in four metal tiers set by how much of your care the plan pays on average: Bronze about 60 percent, Silver about 70 percent, Gold about 80 percent and Platinum about 90 percent. A lower tier means a lower premium but more cost when you use care. The right tier depends on your income, your health and how often you see a doctor.

The metal tiers

Four levels, actual 2026 values

The dots show the tradeoff: a lower premium usually means you pay more when you use care.

Bronze
Plan pays ~60%
Monthly premium
Your cost to use care

Lowest monthly premium, highest deductible. Preventive care is still free in network.

Best for: healthy people who rarely see a doctor and want the cheapest premium.
MOST CHOSEN
Silver
Plan pays ~70%
Monthly premium
Your cost to use care

The only tier with cost-sharing reductions that cut your deductible and copays if your income qualifies.

Best for: lower-to-middle incomes who want the extra CSR savings Silver alone unlocks.
Gold
Plan pays ~80%
Monthly premium
Your cost to use care

Higher premium, lower deductible and copays. More predictable when you use care.

Best for: people with regular prescriptions or frequent visits.
Platinum
Plan pays ~90%
Monthly premium
Your cost to use care

Highest premium, lowest out-of-pocket. You pay the least each time you get care.

Best for: ongoing or high medical needs where usage is heavy.

Under 30 or facing a hardship? A Catastrophic plan sits below Bronze with a very low premium and a high deductible ($10,600 in 2026). It covers preventive care and at least three primary care visits before the deductible, then protects you against a worst-case year.

What you actually pay

Two ways the ACA lowers your cost

Both are based on your household income and size, and an agent checks them for you at no charge.

Premium tax credit

A subsidy that lowers your monthly premium on any metal tier. Enhanced pandemic-era credits ended after 2025, so 2026 amounts are smaller and income limits are back, which makes checking your real number worth the few minutes it takes.

Cost-sharing reductions

Extra savings that shrink your deductible, copays and out-of-pocket max. They apply only if you pick a Silver plan and your income falls in the qualifying range, so tier choice and income work together.

What people say

Neighbors who found a plan that fit

Sample testimonials shown for template design purposes.

★★★★★

"I went freelance and panicked about health insurance. They found a Silver plan with cost-sharing savings I did not know I qualified for."

R
Renee T.Self-employed designer
★★★★★

"We retired at 62 and needed coverage until Medicare. The agent walked us through the tax credit and the numbers finally made sense."

D
Dan and Carol M.Early retirees
★★★★★

"COBRA was going to cost a fortune. They found a family plan that covered our pediatrician for a lot less. No pressure at all."

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Aisha K.Parent of two
Questions

ACA coverage, in plain English

What are the ACA metal tiers?

Marketplace plans are grouped into four tiers by how much of your covered care the plan pays on average: Bronze about 60 percent, Silver about 70 percent, Gold about 80 percent and Platinum about 90 percent. A lower tier means a lower premium but a bigger share of costs when you actually use care. All tiers cover the same essential health benefits.

Which tier is the best value?

It depends on your income and how often you use care. Silver is the only tier that unlocks cost-sharing reductions, so if your income qualifies, a Silver plan often gives you a low deductible for a moderate premium. If you rarely see a doctor, Bronze may cost less overall. If you have ongoing needs, Gold or Platinum can save you money across the year.

Will I get a subsidy to lower my premium?

Many households do. A premium tax credit reduces your monthly cost based on your income and family size. The enhanced credits from 2021 to 2025 have expired, so 2026 amounts are smaller and income limits apply again. A licensed agent can check your exact figure at no charge before you choose a plan.

Can I keep my doctor?

Often yes. Plans use networks such as HMO, PPO, EPO or POS, and each has its own list of in-network providers. Tell your agent which doctors and hospitals matter to you and they will confirm which plans include them before you enroll.

When can I sign up?

Open Enrollment runs from November 1 to January 15 in most states. Outside that window you generally need a qualifying life event, such as losing job coverage, moving, getting married or having a baby, which opens a 60-day Special Enrollment Period.

See your real options in minutes.

Start with your ZIP and a licensed agent emails the Marketplace plans in your county with your tax credit already applied. No cost, no obligation.