OEP 2027 · South Carolina

ACA marketplace plans in South Carolina

Carriers, Open Enrollment dates, Medicaid expansion status, CHIP eligibility, and signup history for South Carolina. Data last updated 2026-06-08.

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Overview

Marketplace
FFM
HealthCare.gov (federally-facilitated)
Medicaid expansion
Per KFF tracker
OEP carriers
6
Plan year 2027
2025 plan selections
+120% vs 2022

Open Enrollment window

For plan year 2027, residents of South Carolina can enroll in marketplace coverage from November 1, 2026 through December 15, 2026 at www.healthcare.gov.

Missed Open Enrollment? You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period after a qualifying life event such as losing other coverage, marriage, or a household income change.

Deep dive into South Carolina

Carriers in South Carolina for OEP 2027

Carrier lists shown below are current marketplace participants and a strong indicator of who will offer plans in South Carolina for 2027. Final OEP 2027 filings are confirmed in summer 2026.

  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care
  • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
  • First Choice Next
  • InStil Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare

CHIP & Medicaid for kids and pregnant women

Healthy Connections (Medicaid for Kids) covers children in households up to 213% of the Federal Poverty Leveli. Pregnancy Medicaid coverage extends to 199% FPLi.

Enroll or check eligibility at www.scdhhs.gov/program/healthy-connections-medicaid · 1-888-549-0820.

See the full state-by-state CHIP table for context.

Recent signup history

Plan yearPlan selections in South Carolina
2022287,829
2023365,549
2024510,702
2025631,948

Source: CMS OEP State-Level Public Use File.

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The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only. We are not responsible for missing or inaccurate information. Please consult a licensed insurance broker in your state and area for insurance advice. Please consult a CPA for tax or legal advice.