Texas · Rating Area 7 · Plan year 2026
Health insurance cost in Nueces County
Insurers filed 64 individual marketplace plans that are actually sold in Nueces County — from 4 companies. For a 40-year-old non-smoker, prices start at $356.37 a month, with a typical (median) plan at $675.42 — about $9 above the Texas median.
Source: CMS Exchange Public Use Files · imported 2026-07-28 · methodology
Premiums by age in Nueces County
| Age | Lowest / month | Median / month |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | $278.85 | $528.50 |
| 30 | $316.49 | $599.84 |
| 40 | $356.37 | $675.42 |
| 50 | $498.02 | $943.89 |
| 60 | $756.79 | $1434.33 |
One non-smoking adult, all metal levels combined. Federal rules cap the 64-year-old price at three times the 21-year-old price — see the full Texas age curve.
By metal level (age 40)
| Metal level | Plans | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catastrophic | 2 | $356.37 | $451.27 |
| Bronze | 2 | $477.43 | $511.12 |
| Expanded Bronze | 14 | $403.88 | $493.82 |
| Silver | 23 | $656.40 | $747.04 |
| Gold | 23 | $564.18 | $667.54 |
Higher metal = higher premium but lower costs when you use care. If your income qualifies for cost-sharing reductions, they apply only on Silver plans — a Silver plan can then beat Bronze on total cost.
Cheapest plans at age 40
| Insurer | Plan | Metal | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Health Plan | CHRISTUS Catastrophic (3 Free PCP visits) | Catastrophic · HMO | $356.37 |
| CHRISTUS Health Plan | CHRISTUS Value Bronze (3 Free PCP Visits, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | Expanded Bronze · HMO | $403.88 |
| CHRISTUS Health Plan | CHRISTUS Value Bronze + Dental & Vision (3 Free PCP Visits, $0 Virtual | Expanded Bronze · HMO | $416.57 |
| CHRISTUS Health Plan | CHRISTUS Standard Expanded Bronze ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | Expanded Bronze · HMO | $429.20 |
| CHRISTUS Health Plan | CHRISTUS Bronze Essential (2 Free PCP Visits, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, | Expanded Bronze · HMO | $434.99 |
Lowest premium is not always lowest total cost — check deductibles and networks before choosing. Catastrophic plans have enrollment restrictions above age 30.
Who sells here
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (22 plans) · CHRISTUS Health Plan (16 plans) · UnitedHealthcare (14 plans) · Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan (12 plans)
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