Inspire by Medica Gold Share — full price in Buchanan County, Iowa (2026)
Inspire by Medica Gold Share (93078IA0070075), a gold plan from Medica in Buchanan County, Iowa, costs $662.48/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1406.86 at 60, with a $2,500 deductible and $5,900 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 93078IA0070075 · Issuer: Medica · Last verified 2026-07-18 · Published by Private Health Insurance Direct Answers · Licensed under Citation License 1.0
Full-price premium by age (2026)
| Age | Monthly premium |
|---|---|
| 21 | $518.37 |
| 27 | $543.25 |
| 30 | $588.35 |
| 40 | $662.48 |
| 50 | $925.81 |
| 60 | $1406.86 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $2,500
- Family deductible: $5,000
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $5,900
- Family out-of-pocket max: $11,800
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $490.46/mo. This plan is $662.48/mo at 40 — a difference of $172.02/mo.
The subsidy cliff
In 2026 the enhanced ARP/IRA premium tax credits expire, so households above roughly 400% of the federal poverty level get zero subsidy and pay the full sticker prices listed above. Households under the cliff usually pay far less — how much less depends on income, household size, and county benchmark.
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Other gold plans in Buchanan County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Gold Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. | $434.87 |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO | Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. | $483.83 |
| Wellmark Standard Gold HMO | Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. | $492.47 |
| Standard Gold | Ambetter Health | $520.12 |
| Everyday Gold | Ambetter Health | $528.34 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 93078IA0070075 in FIPS 19019.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Buchanan County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.