Compare states side by side
Pick up to 4 jurisdictions to line up the criteria that actually change how you shop: which Marketplace you use, whether Medicaid was expanded, whether a coverage gap exists for low-income adults, and how far networks reach outside the metros. The URL updates as you choose, so you can share the exact comparison.
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| Criterion | Alabama | Alaska | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketplace | HealthCare.gov (federal) | HealthCare.gov (federal) | HealthCare.gov (federal) |
| Medicaid programme | Alabama Medicaid | Alaska Medicaid (including DenaliCare for children) | AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) |
| Medicaid expansion | Not expanded | Expanded | Expanded |
| Coverage gap note | Adults below the tax-credit floor who do not fit a Medicaid category can fall into the coverage gap — check community health centres and state programmes. | Adults under the expansion income threshold are routed to Medicaid rather than a Marketplace plan. | Adults under the expansion income threshold are routed to Medicaid rather than a Marketplace plan. |
| Urban vs rural | Mixed metro/rural | Rural-heavy | Rural-heavy |
| Shopping guidance | Networks narrow outside the main metros — check the hospital list before the premium. | Travel distance to in-network care is the deciding factor — check network reach first. | Travel distance to in-network care is the deciding factor — check network reach first. |
| Network hubs | Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile | Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau | Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa |