ICHRA savings in Merrimack County, NH
In Merrimack County, individual silver coverage benchmarks at $484/mo versus $641/mo for small group — a gap of about $157 per employee per month, or $1,880 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 | $1,566 | $18,796 |
| 25 | $3,916 | $46,989 |
| 50 | $7,832 | $93,978 |
| 100 | $15,663 | $187,956 |
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Merrimack County vs the New Hampshire average
| Merrimack County | New Hampshire qualifying-county avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly gap / employee | $157 | $109 |
| Savings vs small group | 24.4% | 17% |
Merrimack County runs $48/month ahead of the typical qualifying New Hampshire county — one of the stronger local cases for an ICHRA in the state. See how the whole state stacks up on the New Hampshire savings page or the interactive map.
Nearby New Hampshire counties
How Merrimack County compares to other qualifying counties in the state.
| County | Individual /mo | Small group /mo | You save | Annual / employee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap County | $484 | $641 | 24.4% | $1,880 |
| Hillsborough County | $484 | $641 | 24.4% | $1,880 |
| Rockingham County | $484 | $641 | 24.4% | $1,880 |
| Strafford County | $484 | $641 | 24.4% | $1,880 |
Methodology
Every figure on this page compares the lowest-cost silver plan for a 50-year-old in Merrimack County (FIPS 33013) 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.
Merrimack County ICHRA FAQs
How much can employers save with an ICHRA in Merrimack County, New Hampshire?
For plan year 2026 the Merrimack County benchmark gap is about $157 per employee per month — individual silver coverage at $484/mo versus $641/mo for comparable small-group coverage. Over a year that's roughly $1,880 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 Merrimack County compared to individual plans?
The 2026 small-group benchmark in Merrimack County is $641/month (lowest-cost silver, age 50) versus $484/month for the same-tier individual-market plan — the individual market prices 24.4% lower. That inversion is exactly what makes an ICHRA work here.
How does Merrimack County rank for ICHRA savings in New Hampshire?
Merrimack County ranks #3 of 5 New Hampshire counties with a $100+/month benchmark gap. Its $157/month gap is $48 above the New Hampshire qualifying-county average of $109/month.
Where does this Merrimack 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 Merrimack County employer?
No. The Merrimack 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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