- 2carriers selling 2026 marketplace plans in Natrona County
- 23plans on the Natrona shelf, from 7 bronze to 7 gold
- $1,073benchmark silver for a 40 year old in Natrona, full price per month
Who sells marketplace plans in Natrona County
Natrona County and Laramie County, the two Wyoming counties I track, have the same number of carriers, two each. Across all 79 counties and parishes I track in 24 states, 73 have more carriers than Natrona. UnitedHealthcare alone accounts for 12 of the 23 plans in Natrona, 52 percent of the shelf, so a lot of what you see when you shop is one company's lineup in different metal levels.
| Carrier | Plans | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Network types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | EPO 12 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | PPO 11 |
Natrona plan counts from the CMS 2026 landscape file (county FIPS 56025, Rating Area 1). Bronze includes expanded bronze, and companies CMS lists under more than one legal issuer are grouped with the legal names underneath.
What it costs in Natrona County before any subsidy
These are the full monthly prices, before any premium tax credit, for the cheapest Natrona plan at each metal level. I show the sticker price because it is what your subsidy is subtracted from, and most people who enroll in Natrona pay less, often a lot less.
| Monthly premium, full price | Age 21 | Age 40 | Age 60 | Couple, both 40 | Couple 40 + 2 kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest bronze | $605 | $773 | $1,641 | $1,545 | $2,471 |
| Lowest silver | $839 | $1,072 | $2,277 | $2,144 | $3,428 |
| Benchmark silver (second lowest) | $840 | $1,073 | $2,279 | $2,147 | $3,431 |
| Lowest gold | $771 | $985 | $2,091 | $1,969 | $3,148 |
Benchmark silver is the second lowest of the 9 silver premiums listed for Natrona. The last column is two adults aged 40 plus two children.
What these numbers mean if you live in Natrona County
The gold row is the surprise in Natrona County. The cheapest gold plan for a 40 year old, $985 a month, is $87 cheaper than the cheapest silver plan at $1,072. That happens because Wyoming carriers load the cost of the extra silver discounts into silver premiums. If your income is too high for those discounts, silver is the worst value on the Natrona shelf, and a gold deductible here tops out at $2,000.
In Natrona County the benchmark is $301 above the cheapest bronze at age 40, and only four of the other 78 counties and parishes I track have a wider one. That gap decides whether bronze can be free, because your subsidy is the $1,073 benchmark minus what the government expects you to pay from your income. A 40 year old in Natrona whose expected share is $301 a month or less would pay nothing for the cheapest bronze. At 60 the Natrona gap grows to $638 and at 21 it shrinks to $235, which is why older enrollees are the ones most likely to find a $0 plan.
Laramie County, around Cheyenne, is the other Wyoming county I track. Compared with Laramie County, the Natrona benchmark is $46 higher at 40 and the cheapest bronze is $33 higher. The same two carriers sell in both, so moving between Natrona and Laramie changes the price you pay but not the companies you can pick from.
Natrona plans by metal level, network and deductible
| Metal level | Plans | $0 deductible | Deductible range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 1 | 0 | $10,600 to $10,600 |
| Expanded Bronze | 6 | 2 | $0 to $7,500 |
| Silver | 9 | 0 | $3,600 to $6,000 |
| Gold | 7 | 0 | $1,500 to $2,000 |
| Total | 23 | 2 |
By network type the 23 Natrona plans break down as 12 EPO and 11 PPO. Only 11 are PPOs, and every one of them comes from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming. If seeing specialists without a referral matters to you, that narrows the Natrona shelf to one company. 2 plans in Natrona have a $0 medical deductible (2 expanded bronze). The 2 bronze ones among them still have out of pocket maximums of $10,600, so a $0 deductible does not mean a small bill.
Every Natrona price on this page is before subsidies, and most enrollees pay less. For a 40 year old in Natrona the premium tax credit is measured against the $1,073 benchmark. Estimate your own subsidy, or send me your ZIP and I will run the Natrona numbers for you.
2027 plans for Natrona County
These are the 2026 plans and prices for Natrona County. The 2027 plans and prices are published around November 1, 2026, and I will update this page with the new Natrona numbers then. Open enrollment for 2027 coverage in Wyoming runs from November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027, and December 15 is the last day to pick a plan that starts January 1.
Questions about Natrona County coverage
How many health insurance companies sell marketplace plans in Natrona County, Wyoming?
For 2026, two carriers sell individual marketplace plans in Natrona County: UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming. Together they offer 23 plans across the metal levels, according to the CMS plan landscape file.
What is the cheapest health insurance in Natrona County?
At full price before any subsidy, the cheapest bronze plan in Natrona County is $605 a month for a 21 year old, $773 at 40 and $1,641 at 60. In Natrona a couple both aged 40 pays $1,545 for the cheapest bronze, and two 40 year olds with two children pay $2,471. No catastrophic plan is sold in Natrona for 2026. Most people in Natrona who qualify for a premium tax credit pay less than these prices.
What is the benchmark silver plan premium in Natrona County for 2026?
The second lowest cost silver plan, the benchmark your subsidy is calculated from, is $1,073 a month for a 40 year old in Natrona County before subsidies. In Natrona it is $840 at age 21 and $2,279 at age 60, and the lowest silver plan is $1,072 at 40.
Is any insurance company leaving Natrona County for 2027?
None of the two carriers selling in Natrona County in 2026 has announced it is leaving Wyoming for 2027, as far as I have been able to confirm. Smaller changes can still happen, so read your renewal notice. The 2027 carrier lineup and prices for Natrona are published around November 1, 2026, and I will update this page then.
Can I get a PPO or a $0 deductible plan in Natrona County?
Yes to both. 11 of the 23 plans in Natrona are PPOs, all from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, and 2 plans have a $0 medical deductible. The cheapest gold plan for a 40 year old in Natrona is $985 a month before subsidies.
More for Natrona County residents
- Health insurance brokers in Wyoming, how to choose one and what it costs
- Every 2027 carrier change in Wyoming
- How Natrona compares with the other 78 counties and parishes I track
- Estimate a Natrona subsidy
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- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QHP Landscape Individual Market Medical, plan year 2026 (public use file), Natrona County rows
- HealthCare.gov, Health plan information for individuals and families
- healthinsurance.org, ACA open enrollment deadlines