Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Harrison County cost about $657 a month for 2026, and the Mississippi average for 2027 is $814 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 4 insurers offered marketplace plans in Harrison County for 2026. Below you'll find how coverage works in Long Beach, the local agencies with the strongest reviews, and where to get free help.
Top-rated health insurance agencies near Long Beach
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Harrison County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Health insurance at a glance: Long Beach, MS
| Where to enroll | HealthCare.gov |
|---|---|
| Average benchmark silver, age 40 (2027) | $814/mo before subsidies |
| Harrison County benchmark (2026) | $657/mo |
| Plans offered in Harrison County (2026) | 41 |
| Plan types | HMO, EPO |
| Marketplace insurers in Mississippi (2027) | 3 |
| Medicaid expansion | No |
| Short-term plans | Sold (not ACA-compliant) |
Sources: CMS plan data, KFF, state marketplace and insurance department pages.
A quick checklist
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
- Have a realistic estimate of next year's household income; subsidies are based on it.
- Compare total yearly cost (premiums plus deductible), not just the monthly premium.
Free enrollment help in Mississippi
HealthCare.gov Marketplace assisters: CMS-funded Navigator organizations plus Certified Application Counselors, who give free, impartial help applying and enrolling; consumers search for nearby help with the HealthCare.gov Find Local Help tool. You can search for in-person help on the official find-help page. If you'd rather have someone compare plans and recommend one, a licensed agent can do that at no cost to you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get coverage outside open enrollment?
Only with a qualifying life event, unless you qualify for Mississippi Medicaid. Some people also look at short-term or fixed-indemnity plans, which are not ACA-compliant coverage.
How much is health insurance in Long Beach?
Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Harrison County cost about $657 a month for 2026, and the Mississippi average for 2027 is $814 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 4 insurers offered marketplace plans in Harrison County for 2026. A licensed agent can quote your exact price.
Which insurers sell marketplace plans in Mississippi?
For 2027, marketplace plans in Mississippi come from 3 insurers: Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Oscar Health and UnitedHealthcare. Not every insurer sells in every county.
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