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What ACA marketplace plans are available in Watauga County, North Carolina in 2026?

Watauga County, North Carolina has 26 ACA marketplace plans from 2 insurers in 2026, with monthly premiums for a 40-year-old ranging from $557 to $893 and a benchmark (second-lowest-cost silver) plan at $737 per month, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape file.

Updated July 21, 2026 · Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward

Three lowest-cost silver plans at age 40

  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next — AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals · $731.04/mo · deductible $6,100 · MOOP $9,000
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next — AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals · $737.31/mo · deductible $6,000 · MOOP $8,900
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Next — AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals · $752.78/mo · deductible $400 · MOOP $10,200

See the full Watauga County plan table with all issuers, metal tiers, and cost-sharing →

Source: PY2026 QHP Landscape, Individual Market Medical (CMS Public Use File, released May 2026).