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51 official-route checklists · plan year 2026

Shop for health insurance by state

Choose a state to reach the correct official Marketplace, gather the plan documents that control coverage, and compare total cost, provider networks, and prescriptions before enrolling.

What each state checklist does

  1. 01

    Open the official route

    HealthCare.gov routes you to the correct federal or state Marketplace.

  2. 02

    Collect controlling documents

    Use the benefit summary, provider directory, and drug formulary.

  3. 03

    Compare the bad year

    Keep premium, deductible, cost sharing, and out-of-pocket limit together.

Marketplace operating models: CMS, States by Marketplace Type for Plan Year 2026 · Source modified 2026-05-04 · Retrieved and editorially reviewed August 11, 2026. The official application—not a statewide average—shows the benchmark plan applicable to a person's rating area and coverage family and determines eligibility for financial help.