Balance by Medica Bronze Premier — full price in Vernon County, Missouri (2026)
Balance by Medica Bronze Premier (53461MO0080051), a expanded bronze plan from Medica in Vernon County, Missouri, costs $669.52/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1421.82 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 | $523.88 |
| 27 | $549.03 |
| 30 | $594.61 |
| 40 | $669.52 |
| 50 | $935.66 |
| 60 | $1421.82 |
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 $695.76/mo. This plan is $669.52/mo at 40 — a difference of $-26.24/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 Vernon County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Expanded Bronze | Ambetter from Home State Health | $529.81 |
| Everyday Bronze | Ambetter from Home State Health | $530.98 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Ambetter from Home State Health | $545.83 |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Ambetter from Home State Health | $547.03 |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | UnitedHealthcare | $565.02 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 53461MO0080051 in FIPS 29217.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Vernon County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.