Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits — full price in Calcasieu County, Louisiana (2026)
Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (97176LA0340015), a gold plan from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana in Calcasieu County, Louisiana, costs $966.04/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $2051.51 at 60, with a $1,500 deductible and $9,900 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 97176LA0340015 · Issuer: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana · 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 | $755.90 |
| 27 | $792.18 |
| 30 | $857.95 |
| 40 | $966.04 |
| 50 | $1350.04 |
| 60 | $2051.51 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $1,500
- Family deductible: $4,500
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $9,900
- Family out-of-pocket max: $19,800
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $658.35/mo. This plan is $966.04/mo at 40 — a difference of $307.69/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 Calcasieu County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Gold | Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections | $718.28 |
| CHRISTUS Gold Essential | CHRISTUS Health Plan | $736.12 |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections | $737.44 |
| Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits | HMO Louisiana | $747.07 |
| CHRISTUS Gold Essential Plus | CHRISTUS Health Plan | $755.54 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 97176LA0340015 in FIPS 22019.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Calcasieu County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.