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Health Insurance Cost at Age 64 (2026)

Estimates: 2026 state benchmark premiums × CMS federal age curve (factor 3.000 at 64). Last reviewed July 2026.

≈$1,467/mo national averagecheapest: Massachusetts $773highest: Wyoming $2,559

The top of the curve: 64-year-olds pay the maximum 3.0× factor (2.35× the age-40 rate) — but only until Medicare begins at 65. If COBRA or a marketplace plan just needs to bridge you to a 65th birthday, price both against the exact number of months remaining.

Before you react to these sticker prices: they only apply if you earn over 400% of FPL ($62,600 single). Below that, your benchmark cost is capped at 2.1%–9.96% of income no matter your age — check the subsidy calculator first.

Estimated benchmark premium at age 64, all states

StateEst. monthly (full price)Est. annual
Alabama$1,514/mo$18,169/yr
Alaska$2,423/mo$29,070/yr
Arizona$1,249/mo$14,986/yr
Arkansas$1,817/mo$21,803/yr
California$1,338/mo$16,056/yr
Colorado$1,308/mo$15,690/yr
Connecticut$2,042/mo$24,507/yr
Delaware$1,622/mo$19,465/yr
District of Columbia$1,432/mo$17,183/yr
Florida$1,603/mo$19,239/yr
Georgia$1,444/mo$17,324/yr
Hawaii$1,270/mo$15,239/yr
Idaho$1,150/mo$13,803/yr
Illinois$1,516/mo$18,197/yr
Indiana$1,113/mo$13,352/yr
Iowa$1,176/mo$14,113/yr
Kansas$1,573/mo$18,873/yr
Kentucky$1,385/mo$16,620/yr
Louisiana$1,516/mo$18,197/yr
Maine$1,664/mo$19,972/yr
Maryland$972/mo$11,662/yr
Massachusetts$773/mo$9,277/yr
Michigan$1,228/mo$14,732/yr
Minnesota$1,052/mo$12,620/yr
Mississippi$1,554/mo$18,648/yr
Missouri$1,420/mo$17,042/yr
Montana$1,624/mo$19,493/yr
Nebraska$1,667/mo$20,000/yr
Nevada$1,167/mo$14,000/yr
New Hampshire$941/mo$11,296/yr
New Jersey$1,279/mo$15,352/yr
New Mexico$1,462/mo$17,549/yr
New York$817/mo$9,804/yr
North Carolina$1,498/mo$17,972/yr
North Dakota$1,338/mo$16,056/yr
Ohio$1,204/mo$14,451/yr
Oklahoma$1,418/mo$17,014/yr
Oregon$1,275/mo$15,296/yr
Pennsylvania$1,343/mo$16,113/yr
Rhode Island$1,188/mo$14,254/yr
South Carolina$1,324/mo$15,887/yr
South Dakota$1,538/mo$18,451/yr
Tennessee$1,669/mo$20,028/yr
Texas$1,552/mo$18,620/yr
Utah$1,502/mo$18,028/yr
Vermont$1,299/mo$15,588/yr
Virginia$1,068/mo$12,817/yr
Washington$1,437/mo$17,239/yr
West Virginia$2,519/mo$30,225/yr
Wisconsin$1,434/mo$17,211/yr
Wyoming$2,559/mo$30,704/yr

New York and Vermont are community-rated (age doesn't change price); Massachusetts uses a compressed 2:1 curve (approximated). A few states apply modified curves; all figures are estimates from state averages — the marketplace quotes your exact price by ZIP code.

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FAQ

How much is health insurance for a 64-year-old in 2026?

A 64-year-old pays an estimated $1,467/month on average nationally for the benchmark silver plan at full price in 2026, ranging from about $773 in Massachusetts to $2,559 in Wyoming. With a subsidy (income between 100% and 400% of FPL), your cost is capped at 2.1%–9.96% of income regardless of age.

Does age affect my ACA subsidy at 64?

No — the subsidy formula is age-blind. Your required contribution depends only on income and household size; the premium tax credit covers the gap up to the benchmark price, so older enrollees automatically receive larger credits. Age only determines what you pay if you earn above 400% of FPL and get no subsidy.

Other ages: 26 · 30 · 35 · 40 · 45 · 50 · 55 · 60 · 62 · or use the interactive tool for any age 18–64.