Ambetter Health Offers Health Insurance in Iowa in 2026

During open enrollment, starting Nov. 1, residents can access affordable Ambetter Health plans in 58 counties   

DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 3, 2025/PRNewswire/ — Ambetter Health, a product offered by a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) company, a leading healthcare enterprise that provides insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through the Health Insurance Marketplace®, will offer a variety of affordable health insurance plans to Iowans in 58 counties for plan year 2026. The open enrollment period for the Health Insurance Marketplace runs from Nov. 1, 2025, through Jan. 15, 2026. Enroll by Dec. 15, 2025, for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2026. 

Ambetter Health offers its members access to quality care and convenient services. 2026 benefits and offerings include:  

• Affordable and Reliable Coverage: 

  Ambetter Health provides coverage for all essential health benefits, including preventive and wellness services, maternity and newborn care, pediatric services, mental health services, hospitalizations and prescription drug coverage. Some plans also include dental and vision coverage.

• Convenient Online Enrollment: 

  Through the Ambetter Health website, people can browse and compare coverage options, determine their eligibility for financial subsidies and directly enroll in coverage — all in one place. The platform is accessible through mobile devices, so people can enroll using smartphones. If a person is unable to complete enrollment all at once, the system will save progress and provide reminders to finish enrollment.

• My Health Pays*: 

  Members have access to the My Health Pays® program, where they can earn points for practicing healthy eating habits, staying active, and leading a healthy lifestyle. Through the program, members can complete health-related activities and challenges to earn up to $500 in rewards in 2026. These rewards can be used for health-related expenses such as premiums, copays and deductibles (pharmacy copays are excluded). Rewards can be used for everyday items and pharmacy copays, and Iowa members are able to use their My Health Pays prepaid debit Visa card at Hy-Vee. My Health Pays also allows members to set and reach health goals at their own pace by providing seasonal suggestions for activities and guidance to help stay on track.

• Virtual 24/7 Care**: 

  Virtual 24/7 Care offers members a licensed provider via telehealth for members to access care for illnesses such as flu, skin conditions, ear infections, fever and respiratory infections — all from the comfort of their home.