Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra — full price in Ingham County, Michigan (2026)
Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra (98185MI0550018), a gold plan from Blue Care Network of Michigan in Ingham County, Michigan, costs $833.41/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1769.85 at 60, with a $2,000 deductible and $8,200 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 98185MI0550018 · Issuer: Blue Care Network of Michigan · 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 | $652.12 |
| 27 | $683.42 |
| 30 | $740.16 |
| 40 | $833.41 |
| 50 | $1164.69 |
| 60 | $1769.85 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $2,000
- Family deductible: $4,000
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $8,200
- Family out-of-pocket max: $16,400
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $448.22/mo. This plan is $833.41/mo at 40 — a difference of $385.19/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 Ingham County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Gold | Ambetter from Meridian | $472.94 |
| Everyday Gold | Ambetter from Meridian | $480.31 |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | Ambetter from Meridian | $490.34 |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | Ambetter from Meridian | $497.98 |
| Elite Gold | Ambetter from Meridian | $541.74 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 98185MI0550018 in FIPS 26065.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Ingham County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.