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Benton County is home to 16k residents with access to the Tennessee ACA marketplace.
Average APTC subsidy across Tennessee: $580/month, applied at enrollment to lower your premium directly.
Benton at a glance.
Population, marketplace, and subsidy figures drawn from primary government records.
Nearest hospitals near Benton.
Benton County doesn't have its own CMS-listed acute-care hospital. The closest facilities are in adjacent counties.
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Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll County
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West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital
Source: CMS Care Compare · updated 2026-02-25
Benton County residents seeking self-employed health coverage often look toward Huntingdon in Carroll County or Paris in Henry County for hospital care, since both Baptist Memorial Hospital and West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital serve this area. That cross-county healthcare geography matters when comparing ACA marketplace plans, as network coverage can vary meaningfully depending on which facilities you rely on. Exploring available plan options during open enrollment is a practical starting point for independent workers here.
01Which hospitals in Benton County accept ACA marketplace plans?
Hospital network access depends on the specific carrier and plan, not just the geography. Most acute-care hospitals in Benton 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 Benton County, Tennessee?
Tennessee 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 Benton 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 — Benton 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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