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Monroe County · Mississippi

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Residents · Hospitals
33k / 1
Monroe County, Mississippi
Reviewed by Carter Bishop
Licensed Insurance Agent · Owner · NPN 21065164
FL License G089818
Line of Authority 2-15 Health
Multistate 40+
NPN 21065164FL 2-15 Health Agent · License G089818Licensed in 40+ statesNIPR Public Lookup
  1. Monroe County is home to 33k residents with access to the Mississippi ACA marketplace.

  2. Average APTC subsidy across Mississippi: $592/month, applied at enrollment to lower your premium directly.

  3. 1 CMS-listed acute-care hospitals in Monroe County — network participation varies by carrier; we verify before enrollment.

By the numbers

Monroe at a glance.

Population, marketplace, and subsidy figures drawn from primary government records.

Monroe population
33k
U.S. Census 2024
Median household income
$51,231
U.S. Census ACS 5-year
Avg APTC Mississippi
$592/mo
CMS OEP public-use file
Mississippi marketplace
286k
CMS OEP enrollees
Local providers

Major hospitals in Monroe.

Acute-care facilities accepting marketplace plans. Network participation varies by carrier — verify before enrollment.

  1. Acute Care Hospitals001

    North Mississippi Medical Center-gilmore Amory

    Amory · Acute Care Hospitals

Source: CMS Care Compare · updated 2026-02-25

Residents of Monroe County who are self-employed have access to ACA marketplace plans that serve the Amory area, where North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory provides a local care anchor. Unlike neighboring Lee County or Lowndes County, Monroe County's roughly 33,000-person community sits in a distinct coverage corridor along northeast Mississippi's medical landscape. Exploring available plans during open enrollment can help independent workers find options that fit their income and health needs.

Local Context · Monroe County
  • 01Which hospitals in Monroe County accept ACA marketplace plans?
    Hospital network access depends on the specific carrier and plan, not just the geography. Most acute-care hospitals in Monroe County participate in at least one marketplace carrier's network — but the only way to know whether a specific hospital is in-network for a specific plan is to check the carrier's online provider directory or call the hospital's billing office. Before recommending any plan I always verify in-network status for your hospitals and primary-care provider.
  • 02When does ACA Open Enrollment start in Monroe County, Mississippi?
    Mississippi uses the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace. Open Enrollment for the next plan year typically runs November 1 through January 15. Outside of Open Enrollment, you can still enroll if you've had a qualifying life event in the last 60 days — losing employer coverage, moving, getting married, having a baby, or losing Medicaid eligibility.
  • 03Do I qualify for a subsidy in Monroe County?
    Subsidy eligibility is determined at the household level, not at the county level. The two factors that matter are projected Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) for the year and household size. The benchmark Silver plan price varies by county — Monroe County's benchmark drives the math the marketplace uses. I run actual numbers against your projected income and zip code before recommending anything.
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Bishop Insurance Partners LLC is a licensed insurance agency. We help individuals and families enroll in plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace and other carriers. We do not represent every carrier or every plan available in your area. For a complete list of options, visit HealthCare.gov or your state's marketplace. Information presented is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice.

Carter Bishop · NPN 21065164 · FL 2-15 Health Agent · License G089818 · Licensed in 40+ states · NIPR Public Lookup