Nebraska · 2026 plan year
Gold health insurance plans in Nebraska
There are 50 Gold plans on the Nebraska Marketplace from 5 insurers, and they are not interchangeable — premiums run from $536 to $933 a month for the same metal tier. Here is what separates them.
50
Gold plans
5
Insurers
93
Counties covered
$536
Cheapest premium
$1,503
Average deductible
These are benchmark premiums, not your price. Every dollar figure here is the individual rate at age 21 for a non-tobacco user, before any premium tax credit — the standard way plans are compared like for like. What you actually pay depends on your age, county, household and income. Estimate your real cost.
Nebraska Gold premiums rank 25th cheapest of 30.
Averaged across all 50 plans, Gold coverage in Nebraska costs $688 a month before subsidies — 25th lowest of the 30 states with federal-marketplace data. Premiums vary far more by county and age than this single number suggests.
Metal tiers describe roughly what share of covered costs a plan pays, not the quality of its care or network. How the metal tiers actually differ walks through the trade, and how ACA subsidies work explains why the prices below are rarely what anyone pays.
Lowest premiums
The cheapest Gold plans in Nebraska
| Plan | Premium / mo (age 21, pre-subsidy) | Deductible | Out-of-pocket max |
|---|---|---|---|
| HeartlandBlue Gold Standard 2000 Blueprint HealthBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | $536 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| HeartlandBlue Gold $0 PCP Visit 1500 Blueprint HealthBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | $539 | $1,500 | $7,500 |
| Clear GoldAmbetter Health | $542 | $1,200 | $9,150 |
| HeartlandBlue Gold 1000 Blueprint Health w/ Adult VisionBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | $551 | $1,000 | $5,500 |
| Clear Gold + Vision + Adult DentalAmbetter Health | $555 | $1,200 | $9,150 |
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Who sells here
Gold plans by insurer
| Insurer | Gold plans | Cheapest | Tier average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | 24 | $536 | $713 |
| Medica | 12 | $624 | $732 |
| Ambetter Health | 6 | $542 | $583 |
| Oscar Insurance Company | 4 | $558 | $593 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 4 | $638 | $659 |
Other tiers in Nebraska
How Gold compares to the rest
Nearby on price
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Common questions
Nebraska Gold plans, answered
What are the copays on a Nebraska Gold plan?
Copays vary plan by plan rather than by tier — the metal level sets roughly what share of total care costs the plan covers, not the individual amounts. Across the 50 Gold plans in Nebraska, deductibles average $1,503 and the out-of-pocket maximum averages $7,402. Open any plan below to see its full cost-sharing schedule, including primary care, specialist and prescription tiers.
Who is eligible for a Gold plan in Nebraska?
Any Nebraska Marketplace shopper can choose Gold. It suits people who expect steady ongoing care, since the higher premium buys a much lower deductible — averaging $1,503 in this tier. If your income qualifies you for cost-sharing reductions, compare against Silver before deciding, since those only apply to Silver.
What is the deductible on a Nebraska Gold plan?
The average across all 50 Gold plans in Nebraska is $1,503, with an average out-of-pocket maximum of $7,402. The range within the tier is wide, so two plans at a similar premium can differ by thousands in what you would actually pay during a year with significant care. Deductible is usually a better basis for comparison than premium alone.
Are Gold plans available in my Nebraska county?
Gold plans are sold in 93 Nebraska counties, from 5 insurers. Which specific plans you can buy depends on where you live — a plan offered in a metro county is often not sold in a rural one. Enter your ZIP code to narrow the list to plans actually available to you.
When can I enroll in a Nebraska Marketplace plan?
Nebraska uses the federal Marketplace, so open enrollment runs November 1 to January 15. Outside that window you need a qualifying life event — losing job-based coverage, moving, marriage, or a birth — to open a special enrollment period. Cheapest Gold premiums in Nebraska start at $536 a month before any subsidy.
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