AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals — full price in Caldwell County, North Carolina (2026)
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals (17414NC0010007), a expanded bronze plan from AmeriHealth Caritas Next in Caldwell County, North Carolina, costs $491.70/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1044.19 at 60, with a $7,500 deductible and $10,000 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 17414NC0010007 · Issuer: AmeriHealth Caritas Next · 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 | $384.75 |
| 27 | $403.21 |
| 30 | $436.69 |
| 40 | $491.70 |
| 50 | $687.15 |
| 60 | $1044.19 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $7,500
- Family deductible: $15,000
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $10,000
- Family out-of-pocket max: $20,000
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $595.78/mo. This plan is $491.70/mo at 40 — a difference of $-104.08/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 Caldwell County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday Bronze | Ambetter of North Carolina | $463.41 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | Ambetter of North Carolina | $465.21 |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Ambetter of North Carolina | $479.00 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | Ambetter of North Carolina | $480.86 |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals | AmeriHealth Caritas Next | $502.37 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 17414NC0010007 in FIPS 37027.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Caldwell County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.