Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in St. Joseph County cost about $459 a month for 2026, and the Indiana average for 2027 is $537 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 3 insurers offered marketplace plans in St. Joseph County for 2026. Keep reading for what's sold in St. Joseph County, which local agencies have the best reviews, and how to get a quote.
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Licensed agents can compare plans available in St. Joseph County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Health insurance at a glance: Notre Dame, IN
| Where to enroll | HealthCare.gov |
|---|---|
| Average benchmark silver, age 40 (2027) | $537/mo before subsidies |
| St. Joseph County benchmark (2026) | $459/mo |
| Plans offered in St. Joseph County (2026) | 47 |
| Plan types | HMO, POS |
| Marketplace insurers in Indiana (2027) | 4 |
| Medicaid expansion | Yes |
| Short-term plans | Sold (not ACA-compliant) |
Sources: CMS plan data, KFF, state marketplace and insurance department pages.
How to get ready
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
- Check that the agent's license is active with the state regulator.
- Make a list of your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions before you call anyone.
- Have a realistic estimate of next year's household income; subsidies are based on it.
Free enrollment help in Indiana
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
Where can I buy health insurance in Notre Dame?
Through the HealthCare.gov, directly from an insurer, or with a licensed agent or broker who can do either.
How much is health insurance in Notre Dame?
Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in St. Joseph County cost about $459 a month for 2026, and the Indiana average for 2027 is $537 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 3 insurers offered marketplace plans in St. Joseph County for 2026. A licensed agent can quote your exact price.
Which insurers sell marketplace plans in Indiana?
For 2027, marketplace plans in Indiana come from 4 insurers: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ambetter from MHS (Coordinated Care), UnitedHealthcare and AmeriHealth Caritas. Not every insurer sells in every county.
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