This explorer presents sample premium information for individual ACA-compliant health insurance plans available to Iowans for 2026. Plan choices under the Affordable Care Act fall into different categories or metal levels, i.e., bronze (60%), silver (70%), gold (80%), platinum (90%), and catastrophic (less than 60% -- generally limited to those under the age of 30). A silver plan (on average) would be expected to pay around 70% of healthcare expenses for a standard population. The individual, therefore, would pay about 30%.