Medica Insure Bronze Share — full price in Howard County, Iowa (2026)
Medica Insure Bronze Share (93078IA0060029), a expanded bronze plan from Medica in Howard County, Iowa, costs $664.48/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1411.11 at 60, with a $8,000 deductible and $10,600 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 93078IA0060029 · 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 | $519.94 |
| 27 | $544.89 |
| 30 | $590.13 |
| 40 | $664.48 |
| 50 | $928.61 |
| 60 | $1411.11 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $8,000
- Family deductible: $16,000
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $10,600
- Family out-of-pocket max: $21,200
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $586.74/mo. This plan is $664.48/mo at 40 — a difference of $77.74/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 expanded bronze plans in Howard County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO | Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. | $387.84 |
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified | Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. | $395.97 |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO | Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. | $415.70 |
| Bronze Classic Standard | Oscar Insurance Company | $429.66 |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | Oscar Insurance Company | $442.81 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 93078IA0060029 in FIPS 19089.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Howard County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.