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Perry County · Mississippi

Self-employed health insurance, local to Perry.

From Bronze HDHPs to off-exchange PPOs — every plan available in Perry County, Mississippi, compared honestly.

Residents
11k
Perry 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. Perry County is home to 11k residents with access to the Mississippi ACA marketplace.

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

By the numbers

Perry at a glance.

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

Perry population
11k
U.S. Census 2024
Median household income
$50,435
U.S. Census ACS 5-year
Avg APTC Mississippi
$592/mo
CMS OEP public-use file
Mississippi marketplace
286k
CMS OEP enrollees
Local providers

Nearest hospitals near Perry.

Perry County doesn't have its own CMS-listed acute-care hospital. The closest facilities are in adjacent counties.

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    Forrest General Hospital

    Hattiesburg · Forrest County · Acute Care Hospitals

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    George Regional Health System

    Lucedale · George County · Acute Care Hospitals

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    South Central Reg Med Ctr

    Laurel · Jones County · Acute Care Hospitals

  4. Acute Care Hospitals004

    Wayne General Hospital

    Waynesboro · Wayne County · Acute Care Hospitals

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

Perry County residents who are self-employed typically travel to regional medical centers like Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg or George Regional Health System in Lucedale for care, making it worth comparing ACA marketplace plans that include those out-of-county providers in their networks. Unlike some neighboring areas such as Jones County or Forrest County, Perry County has no hospital of its own, so network coverage across county lines is a practical consideration when evaluating health plan options.

Local Context · Perry County
  • 01Which hospitals in Perry County accept ACA marketplace plans?
    Hospital network access depends on the specific carrier and plan, not just the geography. Most acute-care hospitals in Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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 — Perry 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