Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
08/12/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Alabama’s Total Single and Family Premiums Rank Significantly Below National Average
Alabama's Total Single and Family Premiums Rank Significantly Below National Average
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August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is proud latest reports show Alabama has the seventh lowest average annual family premium among employers and the fifth lowest average annual single premium nationwide. That is $856 less than the National average for Single premiums and $2,727 less than the National Average for Family premiums. This is according to the federal government's 2025 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services.
"We are committed to helping Alabamians access the quality healthcare they need at the most affordable price possible," said Tim Vines, President and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. "That commitment drives our ongoing efforts to implement effective cost-management strategies and pursue new opportunities that help make healthcare more affordable for our members."
The 2025 MEPS report below shows how Alabama compares to other states for average annual family premiums among employers:
| Single | Family | ||||
| National Average | $9,025 | National Average | $26,281 | ||
| State | Premium | State | Premium | ||
| 1 | Mississippi | $7,612 | 1 | Mississippi | $21,932 |
| 2 | Arizona | $7,734 | 2 | Montana | $21,989 |
| 3 | Arkansas | $7,804 | 3 | Arkansas | $22,956 |
| 4 | Missouri | $8,084 | 4 | Nevada | $23,075 |
| 5 | Alabama | $8,169 | 5 | Arizona | $23,143 |
| 6 | Nevada | $8,215 | 6 | Indiana | $23,497 |
| 7 | Michigan | $8,230 | 7 | Alabama | $23,554 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $8,285 | 8 | Hawaii | $23,603 |
| 9 | Indiana | $8,355 | 9 | Michigan | $23,800 |
| 10 | Utah | $8,448 | 10 | Kentucky | $24,520 |
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