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Ambetter Marketplace Plans in Arkansas
Ambetter sold 31 plans in all 75 counties in 2026, through three Centene companies. For 2027, only its QCA Health Plan line filed rates.
- QCA Health Plan (POS) rating. Celtic and QualChoice Life PPOs also rated 3 overall. Medical care 2 of 5..
- Proposed changes are as filed. Final 2027 rates are published when open enrollment starts.
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What makes Ambetter different from other Arkansas insurers?
Ambetter listed 31 plans in 2026, more than the three Blue Cross companies combined. Designs include Connected Silver, Complete Gold and Elite plans.
Nine 2026 plans bundled adult dental and vision into the medical plan. They're the "+ Vision + Adult Dental" versions of bronze, silver and gold designs.
Elite Gold had no deductible and a $5 primary care copay in 2026. Elite Bronze also had a $0 deductible.
CMS rated member experience 5 of 5 in 2026 for all three Ambetter companies. Overall ratings were 3 stars.
Is Ambetter a good Marketplace option in Arkansas?
Ambetter is a good fit if you want bundled adult dental and vision in one plan. Celtic and QualChoice Life, which carry Ambetter's PPO plans, filed no 2027 rates. If you have one, expect a change and compare at renewal.
Who should consider Ambetter?
- You want bundled adult dental and vision in one plan
- You want a $0-deductible gold plan
- You use CHI St. Vincent, which left the Blue Cross networks in 2026. Confirm it's in Ambetter's 2027 directory.
Who should look elsewhere?
- Celtic and QualChoice Life, which carry Ambetter's PPO plans, filed no 2027 rates. If you have one, expect a change and compare at renewal.
- QCA Health Plan filed a 15.9% average increase, the highest in Arkansas for 2027.
- Centene leaves ARHOME in 2027. Medicaid-expansion members in Ambetter plans will be moved by DHS.
Which Ambetter plans should you look at first?
2027 plan-by-plan prices and copays appear here once HealthCare.gov publishes them on November 1.
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How much do Ambetter plans cost in Arkansas?
Ambetter sold 31 plans in Arkansas for 2026, starting at $500 a month at age 40 before tax credits. Its average proposed change for 2027 is +15.9%.
Which Ambetter plans were sold in Arkansas in 2026?
| Plan | Metal | Type | Premium (age 40) | Deductible | OOP max | Primary care | Specialist | Generic Rx | HSA | Counties | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) | MetalBronze | TypePOS | Premium (age 40)$500 | Deductible$7,500 | OOP max$10,000 | Primary care$50 | Specialist$100 | Generic Rx$25 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Everyday Bronze | MetalBronze | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$513 | Deductible$8,450 | OOP max$10,150 | Primary care$40 | Specialist$90 | Generic Rx$3 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | MetalBronze | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$515 | Deductible$7,500 | OOP max$10,000 | Primary care$50 | Specialist$100 | Generic Rx$25 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalBronze | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$530 | Deductible$8,450 | OOP max$10,150 | Primary care$40 | Specialist$90 | Generic Rx$3 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalBronze | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$532 | Deductible$7,500 | OOP max$10,000 | Primary care$50 | Specialist$100 | Generic Rx$25 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice) | MetalBronze | TypePOS | Premium (age 40)$541 | Deductible$7,250 | OOP max$7,250 | Primary care$0 after deductible | Specialist$0 after deductible | Generic Rx$0 after deductible | HSAYes | Counties75 | Compare |
| Elite Bronze | MetalBronze | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$587 | Deductible$0 | OOP max$10,500 | Primary care$50 | Specialist$115 | Generic Rx$3 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalBronze | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$606 | Deductible$0 | OOP max$10,500 | Primary care$50 | Specialist$115 | Generic Rx$3 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) | MetalSilver | TypePOS | Premium (age 40)$810 | Deductible$6,000 | OOP max$8,900 | Primary care$40 | Specialist$80 | Generic Rx$20 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) | MetalSilver | TypePOS | Premium (age 40)$828 | Deductible$7,350 | OOP max$9,100 | Primary care$55 | Specialist$75 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Silver (QualChoiceLife) | MetalSilver | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$828 | Deductible$6,000 | OOP max$8,900 | Primary care$40 | Specialist$80 | Generic Rx$20 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Silver | MetalSilver | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$833 | Deductible$6,000 | OOP max$8,900 | Primary care$40 | Specialist$80 | Generic Rx$20 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalSilver | TypePOS | Premium (age 40)$833 | Deductible$6,000 | OOP max$8,900 | Primary care$40 | Specialist$80 | Generic Rx$20 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) | MetalSilver | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$846 | Deductible$7,350 | OOP max$9,100 | Primary care$55 | Specialist$75 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Connected Silver | MetalSilver | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$851 | Deductible$7,350 | OOP max$9,100 | Primary care$55 | Specialist$75 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalSilver | TypePOS | Premium (age 40)$851 | Deductible$7,350 | OOP max$9,100 | Primary care$55 | Specialist$75 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalSilver | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$860 | Deductible$6,000 | OOP max$8,900 | Primary care$40 | Specialist$80 | Generic Rx$20 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalSilver | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$878 | Deductible$7,350 | OOP max$9,100 | Primary care$55 | Specialist$75 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalSilver | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$879 | Deductible$7,350 | OOP max$9,100 | Primary care$55 | Specialist$75 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) | MetalGold | TypePOS | Premium (age 40)$670 | Deductible$2,000 | OOP max$8,200 | Primary care$30 | Specialist$60 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) | MetalGold | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$685 | Deductible$2,000 | OOP max$8,200 | Primary care$30 | Specialist$60 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Gold | MetalGold | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$689 | Deductible$2,000 | OOP max$8,200 | Primary care$30 | Specialist$60 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalGold | TypePOS | Premium (age 40)$689 | Deductible$2,000 | OOP max$8,200 | Primary care$30 | Specialist$60 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalGold | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$711 | Deductible$2,000 | OOP max$8,200 | Primary care$30 | Specialist$60 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalGold | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$712 | Deductible$2,000 | OOP max$8,200 | Primary care$30 | Specialist$60 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Complete Gold | MetalGold | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$722 | Deductible$1,450 | OOP max$7,500 | Primary care$15 | Specialist$35 | Generic Rx$3 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalGold | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$746 | Deductible$1,450 | OOP max$7,500 | Primary care$15 | Specialist$35 | Generic Rx$3 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) | MetalGold | TypePOS | Premium (age 40)$759 | Deductible$0 | OOP max$6,500 | Primary care$5 | Specialist$60 | Generic Rx$3 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) | MetalGold | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$776 | Deductible$0 | OOP max$6,500 | Primary care$5 | Specialist$60 | Generic Rx$3 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalGold | TypePOS | Premium (age 40)$780 | Deductible$0 | OOP max$6,500 | Primary care$5 | Specialist$60 | Generic Rx$3 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | MetalGold | TypePPO | Premium (age 40)$805 | Deductible$0 | OOP max$6,500 | Primary care$5 | Specialist$60 | Generic Rx$3 | HSANo | Counties75 | Compare |
What else should you know about Ambetter in Arkansas?
In January 2024, Celtic Insurance Company, Ambetter's PPO underwriter, paid a $100,000 Arkansas Insurance Department settlement. It concerned coverage of prosthetics and orthodontics, per a public penalty database.
Which other insurers sell Marketplace plans in Arkansas?
Sources
- Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, about us, 2026
- QCA Health Plan 2027 rate justification, July 10, 2026
- CMS Rate Review, Arkansas 2027 individual filings, July 13, 2026
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, proposed 2027 marketplace rates, August 19, 2026
- CommonSpirit, CHI St. Vincent agreement with Centene, January 22, 2025
- CMS Marketplace Quality Rating System, PY2026, October 1, 2025
- CMS Marketplace Quality Rating System, PY2025, October 1, 2024
- CMS State-based Exchange Public Use Files, plan year 2026, checked October 4, 2026
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Reviewed by Jacob Guidi, licensed health insurance agent (NPN 19902041), Thrive Benefits Group.
Thrive Benefits Group is not HealthCare.gov or a government agency. Premiums shown are before tax credits, for one person age 40, and most people who qualify for tax credits pay less. Your price depends on your county, age, household and income. Plan details can change; the insurer's plan documents are final.