Best Health Insurance in Mississippi


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Key Takeaways

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Overall, Primewell Health Services offers the best and most balanced coverage in Mississippi for health insurance.

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Molina offers the best cheap health insurance in Mississippi, with Silver-tier plans averaging about $237 per month, where available.

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To find the best health insurance in Mississippi, educate yourself on companies available to you, decide coverage needs beforehand and compare plan quotes from several companies.

Best Health Insurance Companies in Mississippi

With a score of 93 out of 100, Primewell Health Services offers the best health insurance in Mississippi, offering the best balance of affordability, customer service and coverage. If Primewell isn't available in your area, consider Ambetter, Molina, Cigna or UnitedHealthcare for excellent coverage options.

Primewell Health Services93Standard Silver 5000
Ambetter84Focused Silver
Molina75Silver 12 with First 4 Primary Care Visits Free
Cigna75Connect Silver CMS Standard
UnitedHealthcare50UHC Silver Standard

*Our picks are the best companies for 40-year-olds looking for Silver-tier plans.

Best Health Insurance in Mississippi by Category

While we've given our top picks overall, the best company for you may differ depending on your profile and preferred plan type. So below, we've broken down the top picks for common categories to make more personalized recommendations.

Children/FamiliesPrimewell Health Services
Young AdultsPrimewell Health Services
SeniorsPrimewell Health Services
HMOAmbetter
POSPrimewell Health Services
EPOCigna

Best Mississippi Health Insurance Reviews

So that you can learn about our recommendations, we've broken down our top picks overall, for affordability and customer service reputation.

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Primewell Health Services: Best Overall

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pros

  • Strong Medicare Advantage performance with competitive ratings

  • Best overall for most in Mississippi

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cons

  • Very limited geographic coverage

  • Poor customer reviews

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

Overall, Primewell Health Services was our pick for the best health insurance in Mississippi due to its comprehensive coverage options and commitment to serving Mississippi communities. Primewell offers robust benefits with extensive provider networks throughout the state, competitive plan designs, and reliable claims processing, providing solid value for Mississippi residents.

Molina Healthcare

Molina Healthcare: Best Cheap Overall

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  • Cheapest rates in Mississippi for most plan tiers

  • High customer satisfaction ratings

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  • Provider network problems and coverage denials

  • Below-average Medicare ratings and limited geographic availability

COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

Molina Healthcare offers the best rates in Mississippi through its competitive pricing structure and cost-effective plan designs, with Silver-tier plans averaging $237 monthly. With budget-friendly premiums and reasonable out-of-pocket costs, Molina makes health care coverage accessible while maintaining access to essential health benefits and provider networks throughout the state.

How to Find the Best Health Insurance for You in Mississippi

The following recommendations will ensure that buying health insurance that is ideal for you is easy.

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    Decide on your coverage needs before buying

    When looking for the best health insurance, weigh the monthly cost against the maximum out-of-pocket limits for plans. If you go to the doctor often, a plan with a higher monthly fee but lower MOOP can save you money. But you may not need as much coverage if you're not high risk. Also, compare health insurance plan types to ensure how flexible a provider will be in covering you.

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    Compare company offerings and reputations

    Before comparing rates, understand what plans the top companies in your area offer and their terms. Also, look into company reputations through forums and industry sources like J.D. Power to ensure a smooth buying and coverage claims process.

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    Shop around

    Comparing multiple plans from many providers ensures you get the best possible deal. We found that rates can start as low as $237 monthly in Mississippi, depending on your personal profile and chosen plan type. Open Enrollment lasts from November 1 to January 15, but you may also qualify for Special Enrollment if you've lost your job, divorced or had a child.

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    Take advantage of federal programs and subsidies

    Those with low income, have a qualifying disability or illness, or are 65 years old or older can receive subsidies or be eligible for Medicare plans. In some cases, depending on your details, you can have up to 100% of your premiums covered if you're low-income or have significant savings if you're eligible for Medicare. MoneyGeek also provides information for finding the top Mississippi Medicare Supplement and best Medicare Advantage plans in Mississippi if you want to learn more.

Best Health Insurance in Mississippi: Bottom Line

Overall, our top three picks for Mississippi health insurance are Primewell Health Services, Ambetter, and Molina. However, the best possible health insurance plan for you will vary widely depending on your personal details and coverage needs. Compare as many plans and companies as possible to get the right fit.

Best Mississippi Health Insurance: FAQ

Below, we've answered frequently asked questions about the best health insurance in Mississippi:

What is the best health insurance provider in Mississippi for 2025?

What should you look for when shopping for the best health insurance plan in Mississippi?

How We Chose the Best Health Insurance in Mississippi

To rank health care insurance providers in Mississippi, MoneyGeek researched premiums, out-of-pocket costs, claims denial rates and plan types for each available company and compared them across different categories. We then weighted each category to calculate an overall MoneyGeek score and derive rankings.

We weighted most categories as follows:

  • Maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) score (30%): The MOOP is the most you'll pay per year for health care costs outside of your monthly premiums. The provider with the lowest average MOOP scores the highest.
  • Claims denial score (30%): How often a provider denies claims. The provider with the lowest claims denial rate scores the highest.
  • Rate score (20%): How much the provider's monthly plans cost. The cheapest provider, on average, gets the highest score.
  • Plan type score (20%): Providers score better if they have plan types with broader coverage. A provider with many PPO plans will get the highest score.

In some cases, we adjusted the weightings as follows:

  • For the categories "Best Cheap Health Insurance in Mississippi" and "Best Health Insurance in Mississippi for Low Income," we increased the rate score weighting to 50%. We decreased every other category by 10%.
  • For the category "Best Health Insurance by Plan Type in Mississippi," we decreased the plan type score weighting to 0% to reflect that we are comparing providers' plans like-for-like. We increased MOOP and claims denial score weightings by 10% each.

Sample Consumer:

MoneyGeek collected data on all available plans in Mississippi for consumers aged 18, 26, 40, 50 and 60. Unless otherwise noted, all monthly premiums are for a 40-year-old buyer, such as the category for young adults. Plans analyzed in each section include the relevant cited metal tiers, which include Catastrophic, Bronze, Expanded Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

About Mark Fitzpatrick


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Mark Fitzpatrick, a Licensed Property and Casualty Insurance Producer, is MoneyGeek's resident Personal Finance Expert. With over five years of experience analyzing the insurance market, he conducts original research and creates tailored content for all types of buyers. His insights have been featured in publications like CNBC, NBC News and Mashable.

Fitzpatrick holds a master’s degree in economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He's also a five-time Jeopardy champion!

Passionate about economics and insurance, he aims to promote transparency in financial topics and empower others to make confident money decisions.


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