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Ware County · Georgia

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Residents · Hospitals
36k / 1
Ware County, Georgia
Reviewed by Carter Bishop
Licensed Insurance Agent · Owner · NPN 21065164
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  1. Ware County is home to 36k residents with access to the Georgia ACA marketplace.

  2. Average APTC subsidy across Georgia: $531/month, applied at enrollment to lower your premium directly.

  3. 1 CMS-listed acute-care hospitals in Ware County — network participation varies by carrier; we verify before enrollment.

By the numbers

Ware at a glance.

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

Ware population
36k
U.S. Census 2024
Median household income
$44,833
U.S. Census ACS 5-year
Avg APTC Georgia
$531/mo
CMS OEP public-use file
Georgia marketplace
1.3M
CMS OEP enrollees
Local providers

Major hospitals in Ware.

Acute-care facilities accepting marketplace plans. Network participation varies by carrier — verify before enrollment.

  1. Acute Care Hospitals001

    Memorial Satilla Health

    Waycross · Acute Care Hospitals

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

Self-employed residents in Ware County often look to Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross as their primary care anchor when weighing coverage options through Georgia's ACA marketplace. Unlike neighboring Charlton or Clinch County, Ware has its own hospital network to factor into plan decisions, making in-network access a meaningful consideration during open enrollment. A licensed broker can help you compare available plans based on your household income and specific coverage needs.

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