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What does Metal Tier mean?
A Marketplace category—Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum—based on how plan and member costs are split on average.
Illustration — not a plan price
Metal level describes average cost sharing, not quality of care or the exact amount one person will spend.
The actual plan document controls. Verify its definitions, network, exclusions, dates, and amounts before relying on the illustration.
Definitions here are never for sale — no plan is recommended on a comprehension page.
Source: HealthCare.gov — Health plan categories · Verified 2026-08-11 · Reviewed by the MedicalRecords.com editorial team · Last reviewed August 11, 2026