Here’s How Much Obamacare Premiums Are Rising in All 50 States
Open enrollment for Obamacare begins on Nov. 1. Premiums are increasing next year, and how much more (or less) you have to pay in 2017 depends largely on where you live. Premiums in 31 states are expected to rise by double digits, while two states will see decreases in 2017 from this year.
Obamacare Premium Hikes for 2017
| State | Percent Increase | 2017 Premium |
| Arizona | 116 | $422 |
| Oklahoma | 69 | $424 |
| Tennessee | 63 | $385 |
| Minnesota | 59 | $340 |
| Alabama | 58 | $384 |
| Pennsylvania | 53 | $327 |
| Nebraska | 51 | $411 |
| Montana | 44 | $381 |
| Illinois | 43 | $298 |
| Kansas | 42 | $308 |
| North Carolina | 40 | $446 |
| South Dakota | 39 | $374 |
| Hawaii | 35 | $288 |
| West Virginia | 32 | $386 |
| Alaska | 29 | $760 |
| New Mexico | 29 | $224 |
| South Carolina | 29 | $319 |
| Oregon | 27 | $287 |
| Maryland | 25.2* | no data |
| Iowa | 25 | $308 |
| Idaho | 24* | no data |
| District of Columbia | 22 | $222 |
| Utah | 20 | $294 |
| Delaware | 19 | $347 |
| Mississippi | 19 | $273 |
| Colorado | 18.9*** | no data |
| Missouri | 18 | $305 |
| Texas | 18 | $261 |
| Connecticut | 17 | $340 |
| Louisiana | 17 | $340 |
| New York | 16.6* | no data |
| Wisconsin | 16 | $304 |
| Georgia | 15 | $273 |
| Maine | 15 | $317 |
| Florida | 14 | $270 |
| Washington | 13.6* | no data |
| Virginia | 10 | $264 |
| Wyoming | 9 | $413 |
| California | 7 | $272 |
| Michigan | 7 | $228 |
| North Dakota | 7 | $288 |
| Vermont | 7** | no data |
| Nevada | 6 | $249 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $286 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $248 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $219 |
| Ohio | 2 | $226 |
| Rhode Island | -0.6* | no data |
| Indiana | -3 | $229 |
| Massachusetts | -3 | $219 |
| Kentucky | N/A | $259 |
| *The premium increases are the average for all 2017 health plans. **This is the weighted average rate increase for both individual and small group markets. ***This average rate increase is for all silver plans in the state. |
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