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Your Guide to Getting ACA Health Insurance in South Carolina

  • Writer: Aura Insure
    Aura Insure
  • Jul 21
  • 2 min read

How to Get Affordable Health Insurance in South Carolina

Searching for affordable health insurance in South Carolina? You’re not alone. Whether you’ve recently lost Medicaid, changed jobs, or simply need better coverage, you may qualify for a $0/month ACA health plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. This guide explains how to enroll and what to expect.


1. Who Qualifies for Marketplace Health Insurance in South Carolina?

You can apply for ACA health insurance if:

  • You are a U.S. citizen or legal resident

  • You live in South Carolina

  • You’re not eligible for job-based insurance or Medicaid

  • Your income meets the eligibility range


South Carolina Income Guidelines (2025):

A single adult earning between $15,000 and $58,000/year may qualify. A family of four earning under $120,000 may be eligible for low-cost or $0 coverage.


2. How to Apply for Health Insurance in South Carolina

You can enroll in just a few steps:

  1. Enter your household size and income

  2. Compare plans by zip code

  3. Check eligibility for subsidies

  4. Select the best plan for your needs

  5. Enroll online through Aura Insure


Need support? Aura Insure offers free help and licensed assistance online.


3. Special Enrollment: Lost Medicaid or Employer Insurance in SC

If you've lost Medicaid or job-based coverage, you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). You have 60 days from the date your coverage ended to apply for a new plan.


Qualifying life events include:

  • Losing Medicaid

  • Losing employer coverage

  • Getting married or divorced

  • Moving to South Carolina

  • Having a baby


4. Which ACA Health Plans Are Available in South Carolina?

Top insurance companies offering ACA coverage in South Carolina include:

  • Ambetter from Absolute Total Care

  • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

  • Molina Healthcare

  • Cigna


All plans include coverage for hospital visits, doctor appointments, prescriptions, preventive care, and more.


5. What Does Health Insurance Cost in South Carolina?

Premiums vary based on:

  • Your household income

  • Zip code

  • Number of people in your household


Many South Carolinians qualify for $0 monthly premiums after tax credits. Preventive care is often covered at no cost.


6. Get Help from a South Carolina Health Insurance Expert

Aura Insure helps South Carolina residents compare and enroll in ACA health plans online. Whether you’re in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, or anywhere else in the state, we’re here to help.


✅ Bilingual support

✅ 100% online enrollment

✅ Licensed and trusted

✅ Zero robocalls — just honest help


Enroll Today

Get covered in just a few clicks. Compare ACA health insurance plans in South Carolina and check if you qualify for $0/month premiums.

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Aura Insure is a licensed health insurance agency. National Producer Number (NPN): 21175181. Licensed to operate in: Texas, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, South Carolina, Iowa, and Nebraska. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program. Plan availability varies by state and individual circumstances. Enrollment in a plan may be limited to certain times of the year unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Savings and benefits are based on eligibility and carrier participation.

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