Balance by Medica Bronze Premier — full price in Barton County, Missouri (2026)
Balance by Medica Bronze Premier (53461MO0080051), a expanded bronze plan from Medica in Barton County, Missouri, costs $549.89/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1167.77 at 60, with a $2,000 deductible and $10,600 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 53461MO0080051 · 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 | $430.28 |
| 27 | $450.93 |
| 30 | $488.36 |
| 40 | $549.89 |
| 50 | $768.47 |
| 60 | $1167.77 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $2,000
- Family deductible: $4,000
- 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 $651.97/mo. This plan is $549.89/mo at 40 — a difference of $-102.08/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 Barton County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Pathway Essentials 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | $501.99 |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway Essentials 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | $508.49 |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway Essentials 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | $512.31 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | Ambetter from Home State Health | $514.66 |
| Everyday Bronze | Ambetter from Home State Health | $515.79 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 53461MO0080051 in FIPS 29011.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Barton County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.