Anthem Bronze Essential POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) — full price in Lake County, Indiana (2026)
Anthem Bronze Essential POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) (17575IN1000002), a expanded bronze plan from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Lake County, Indiana, costs $437.86/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $929.84 at 60, with a $5,500 deductible and $10,150 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 17575IN1000002 · Issuer: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield · 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 | $342.61 |
| 27 | $359.06 |
| 30 | $388.86 |
| 40 | $437.86 |
| 50 | $611.90 |
| 60 | $929.84 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $5,500
- Family deductible: $11,000
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $10,150
- Family out-of-pocket max: $20,300
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $499.19/mo. This plan is $437.86/mo at 40 — a difference of $-61.33/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 Lake County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | CareSource | $434.91 |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | CareSource | $438.63 |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Essential 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | $445.49 |
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs | CareSource | $447.64 |
| Anthem Bronze Essential 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | $448.14 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 17575IN1000002 in FIPS 18089.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Lake County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.