BlueCare EPO Bronze — full price in Smith County, Kansas (2026)
BlueCare EPO Bronze (18558KS0400009), a expanded bronze plan from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. in Smith County, Kansas, costs $772.07/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1639.59 at 60, with a $8,300 deductible and $9,300 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 18558KS0400009 · Issuer: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. · 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 | $604.12 |
| 27 | $633.12 |
| 30 | $685.68 |
| 40 | $772.07 |
| 50 | $1078.97 |
| 60 | $1639.59 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $8,300
- Family deductible: $16,600
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $9,300
- Family out-of-pocket max: $18,600
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $753.57/mo. This plan is $772.07/mo at 40 — a difference of $18.50/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 Smith County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday Bronze | Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | $598.43 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | $601.11 |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | $618.35 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | $621.12 |
| Elite Bronze | Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | $683.50 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 18558KS0400009 in FIPS 20183.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Smith County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.