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Cheapest Health Insurance in Maryland Without a Subsidy (2027)
Quick answer: Without a subsidy, the lowest monthly cost usually comes from a higher deductible, a private PPO, or a Bronze marketplace plan. The cheapest premium is not always the cheapest year.
Ways to lower the premium
Raise the deductible. A higher deductible lowers the monthly cost. Only choose one you could pay if you needed care.
Compare private PPOs. If you are healthy, private plans on Cigna, Aetna and PHCS PPO are priced on age and health and often cost less than full-price marketplace plans. They use a health questionnaire and are not guaranteed.
Look at Bronze marketplace plans. Carriers like CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare offer lower-premium Bronze plans, though the out-of-pocket costs are higher.
Check HSA-eligible plans. Contributions to an HSA are tax-advantaged, so the effective cost can be lower.
Check your income line. If you are close to 400% of the poverty level, about $63,840 for one person, small income changes can bring a credit back. Ask your CPA.
What to watch for
Compare the network, the deductible, the out-of-pocket maximum and prescription coverage, not only the premium. Maryland runs its own state-based marketplace, Maryland Health Connection, and limits short-term plans to three months with no renewals. Private options here are narrower than in most states, so the honest answer is usually a careful comparison, not a promise of savings.
See live private-plan pricing or check your options and we will run both markets for you. Prices, carriers and rules change, so treat anything here as a starting point, not a quote.