ICHRA savings in Bartholomew County, IN
In Bartholomew County, individual silver coverage benchmarks at $659/mo versus $902/mo for small group — a gap of about $243 per employee per month, or $2,915 a year.
Last updated: August 17, 2026 · plan-year 2026, lowest-cost silver (age 50), same year both markets. Estimates, not quotes.
What the gap means at your headcount
Benchmark gap × employees × 12 months. Illustrations only — your contribution design sets the real number.
| Employees | Monthly benchmark gap | Estimated annual gap |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $2,429 | $29,153 |
| 25 | $6,074 | $72,882 |
| 50 | $12,147 | $145,764 |
| 100 | $24,294 | $291,528 |
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Bartholomew County vs the Indiana average
| Bartholomew County | Indiana qualifying-county avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly gap / employee | $243 | $225 |
| Savings vs small group | 26.9% | 26% |
Bartholomew County runs $18/month ahead of the typical qualifying Indiana county — one of the stronger local cases for an ICHRA in the state. See how the whole state stacks up on the Indiana savings page or the interactive map.
Nearby Indiana counties
How Bartholomew County compares to other qualifying counties in the state.
| County | Individual /mo | Small group /mo | You save | Annual / employee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion County | $648 | $893 | 27.4% | $2,938 |
| Vigo County | $648 | $893 | 27.4% | $2,938 |
| Lawrence County | $663 | $911 | 27.2% | $2,978 |
| Johnson County | $663 | $903 | 26.6% | $2,884 |
| Clay County | $648 | $874 | 25.8% | $2,711 |
| Jackson County | $659 | $884 | 25.5% | $2,701 |
Methodology
Every figure on this page compares the lowest-cost silver plan for a 50-year-old in Bartholomew County (FIPS 18005) across both markets for the same plan year (2026): the individual market side comes from the CMS Marketplace Public Use Files, the small-group side from Ideon's county-level rate data. We never mix plan years, tiers, or geographies. Figures are benchmark estimates — not an offer of insurance, a quote, or a guarantee of savings.
Bartholomew County ICHRA FAQs
How much can employers save with an ICHRA in Bartholomew County, Indiana?
For plan year 2026 the Bartholomew County benchmark gap is about $243 per employee per month — individual silver coverage at $659/mo versus $902/mo for comparable small-group coverage. Over a year that's roughly $2,915 per employee. These are estimates from public and industry benchmark data, not quotes; actual savings depend on your census and contribution design.
What does small-group health insurance cost in Bartholomew County compared to individual plans?
The 2026 small-group benchmark in Bartholomew County is $902/month (lowest-cost silver, age 50) versus $659/month for the same-tier individual-market plan — the individual market prices 26.9% lower. That inversion is exactly what makes an ICHRA work here.
How does Bartholomew County rank for ICHRA savings in Indiana?
Bartholomew County ranks #49 of 92 Indiana counties with a $100+/month benchmark gap. Its $243/month gap is $18 above the Indiana qualifying-county average of $225/month.
Where does this Bartholomew County data come from?
Individual-market premiums come from the CMS Marketplace Public Use Files and small-group benchmarks from Ideon — lowest-cost silver plan, age 50, same county and same plan year (2026) on both sides. Same-year, same-county, same-tier is the only apples-to-apples comparison we publish.
Is an ICHRA the right move for every Bartholomew County employer?
No. The Bartholomew County numbers favor an ICHRA on paper, but the answer depends on your group's ages, current renewal, participation, and contribution strategy. A free analysis models your actual census — and if staying on group coverage is cheaper, it will say so.
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