ICHRA savings in Essex County, VA
In Essex County, individual silver coverage benchmarks at $584/mo versus $723/mo for small group — a gap of about $139 per employee per month, or $1,663 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 | $1,386 | $16,627 |
| 25 | $3,464 | $41,568 |
| 50 | $6,928 | $83,136 |
| 100 | $13,856 | $166,272 |
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Essex County vs the Virginia average
| Essex County | Virginia qualifying-county avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly gap / employee | $139 | $134 |
| Savings vs small group | 19.2% | 19% |
Essex County runs $5/month ahead of the typical qualifying Virginia county — one of the stronger local cases for an ICHRA in the state. See how the whole state stacks up on the Virginia savings page or the interactive map.
Nearby Virginia counties
How Essex County compares to other qualifying counties in the state.
| County | Individual /mo | Small group /mo | You save | Annual / employee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | $584 | $723 | 19.2% | $1,663 |
| Charlotte County | $584 | $723 | 19.2% | $1,663 |
| Dickenson County | $584 | $723 | 19.2% | $1,663 |
| Floyd County | $584 | $723 | 19.2% | $1,663 |
| Grayson County | $584 | $723 | 19.2% | $1,663 |
| Greensville County | $584 | $723 | 19.2% | $1,663 |
Methodology
Every figure on this page compares the lowest-cost silver plan for a 50-year-old in Essex County (FIPS 51057) 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.
Essex County ICHRA FAQs
How much can employers save with an ICHRA in Essex County, Virginia?
For plan year 2026 the Essex County benchmark gap is about $139 per employee per month — individual silver coverage at $584/mo versus $723/mo for comparable small-group coverage. Over a year that's roughly $1,663 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 Essex County compared to individual plans?
The 2026 small-group benchmark in Essex County is $723/month (lowest-cost silver, age 50) versus $584/month for the same-tier individual-market plan — the individual market prices 19.2% lower. That inversion is exactly what makes an ICHRA work here.
How does Essex County rank for ICHRA savings in Virginia?
Essex County ranks #49 of 109 Virginia counties with a $100+/month benchmark gap. Its $139/month gap is $5 above the Virginia qualifying-county average of $134/month.
Where does this Essex 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 Essex County employer?
No. The Essex 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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