Coverage Alert • Indiana
Cigna Is Leaving Indiana's ACA Marketplace in 2027
What's happening
Cigna announced in April 2026 that it is leaving the individual ACA market to focus on its larger business lines. The result for Indiana: Cigna individual and family plans will not be sold or renewed for 2027. This affects both on-exchange plans (through HealthCare.gov) and off-exchange Cigna individual plans. Employer group and Medicare products are not affected.
Indiana is losing two carriers — and rates are climbing
This hits Indiana especially hard. On top of Cigna, CareSource is also leaving Indiana's marketplace for 2027 — so both sets of members need new plans. The state's approved average increase for 2027 is about 17.5%, and that's on top of a brutal 2026, when net premiums for many Indiana enrollees jumped roughly 85% after the enhanced subsidies expired. Some carriers filed much steeper hikes — UnitedHealthcare and Coordinated Care both filed 25%+. On the plus side, AmeriHealth Caritas is joining Indiana for 2027. From Indianapolis and Fort Wayne to Evansville, South Bend, Carmel, and Bloomington, comparing every remaining option before you enroll matters more this year than most.
Your two ways to replace it
Private nationwide PPO
- Offered by only a limited number of agents — we're one
- Priced on your health, not your income — often cheaper if you're healthy or above the subsidy line
- Broad nationwide PPO network, no referrals, enroll year-round
- Medically underwritten — not everyone qualifies
A new marketplace (ACA) plan
- Best if your income qualifies you for a subsidy
- Guaranteed issue — no health questions
- Any subsidy you get today carries to the new plan
- Networks are often narrower (HMO/EPO), with referrals
What you should do now
- 1. Don't wait for the auto-switch. Choose your own 2027 coverage during open enrollment.
- 2. Compare both. Weigh a private nationwide PPO against a new marketplace plan — premium, network, and total cost.
- 3. Match it to your doctors and prescriptions. Confirm your providers in Indiana are covered before you enroll.
- 4. Enroll before the deadline so your new coverage starts January 1 with no gap.
Key dates for 2027 coverage
Deadlines that matter
- Dec 31, 2026 — your current Cigna plan ends
- Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027 — open enrollment (marketplace)
- Dec 15, 2026 — enroll by this date for Jan 1 coverage (no gap)
Good to know
- Private nationwide PPO plans enroll year-round — not tied to open enrollment
- Every marketplace plan is guaranteed-issue — no denial for pre-existing conditions
- Many of the same doctors in Indiana are in other carriers' networks
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Is a new marketplace plan my only option?
No. Besides a new marketplace (ACA) plan, you can replace a Cigna plan with a private, medically-underwritten nationwide PPO, which only a limited number of agents offer. It's priced on your health, uses a broad national network, and is often cheaper if you're healthy or above the subsidy line. We compare both.
Which carriers are leaving Indiana for 2027?
Both Cigna and CareSource are exiting Indiana's individual marketplace for 2027. AmeriHealth Caritas is joining, and Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Coordinated Care remain — though several filed steep increases. It's worth comparing everything that's left before you enroll.
When does my Cigna plan end?
December 31, 2026. It will not renew into a Cigna plan for 2027.
Will I lose my doctors or my subsidy?
Not necessarily. Many of the same doctors are in other carriers' networks, and any marketplace subsidy carries to a new marketplace plan. A private PPO uses a broad national network. The key is comparing both before you enroll.
Does it cost anything to work with an advisor?
No. A licensed independent advisor is paid by the carriers, so there's no fee to you for help comparing private PPO and marketplace plans and enrolling.
This article is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalized advice. Carrier participation, pricing, and enrollment dates for 2027 are based on public rate filings and announcements and are subject to state review and change; confirm details for your situation before enrolling. RKA Insurance Advisors is an independent, licensed health insurance brokerage specializing in private, medically-underwritten nationwide PPO plans in addition to ACA marketplace coverage. Private plans are not ACA-compliant and are subject to medical underwriting — not all applicants qualify. We do not offer Medicare. This content does not constitute insurance, legal, tax, or financial advice.