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Holmes County · Mississippi

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Residents
16k
Holmes County, Mississippi
Reviewed by Carter Bishop
Licensed Insurance Agent · Owner · NPN 21065164
FL License G089818
Line of Authority 2-15 Health
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  1. Holmes County is home to 16k residents with access to the Mississippi ACA marketplace.

  2. Average APTC subsidy across Mississippi: $592/month, applied at enrollment to lower your premium directly.

By the numbers

Holmes at a glance.

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

Holmes population
16k
U.S. Census 2024
Median household income
$29,434
U.S. Census ACS 5-year
Avg APTC Mississippi
$592/mo
CMS OEP public-use file
Mississippi marketplace
286k
CMS OEP enrollees
Local providers

Nearest hospitals near Holmes.

Holmes County doesn't have its own CMS-listed acute-care hospital. The closest facilities are in adjacent counties.

  1. Acute Care Hospitals001

    Greenwood Leflore Hospital

    Greenwood · Leflore County · Acute Care Hospitals

  2. Acute Care Hospitals002

    Merit Health Madison

    Canton · Madison County · Acute Care Hospitals

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

Holmes County residents navigating self-employed health coverage often look to providers serving neighboring Leflore County and Madison County for care, with facilities like Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Greenwood and Merit Health Madison in Canton among the closest hospital options. With a median household income that may qualify many locals for meaningful ACA premium tax credits, exploring marketplace plans through a licensed broker can help clarify what options may be available to you.

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