UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) — full price in Catawba County, North Carolina (2026)
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) (54332NC0030022), a gold plan from UnitedHealthcare in Catawba County, North Carolina, costs $981.13/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $2083.55 at 60, with a $2,000 deductible and $8,200 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 54332NC0030022 · Issuer: UnitedHealthcare · 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 | $767.70 |
| 27 | $804.55 |
| 30 | $871.34 |
| 40 | $981.13 |
| 50 | $1371.12 |
| 60 | $2083.55 |
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 $595.78/mo. This plan is $981.13/mo at 40 — a difference of $385.35/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 Catawba County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Gold | Ambetter of North Carolina | $615.90 |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | Ambetter of North Carolina | $636.62 |
| Complete Gold | Ambetter of North Carolina | $643.87 |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals | AmeriHealth Caritas Next | $658.35 |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | Ambetter of North Carolina | $665.54 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 54332NC0030022 in FIPS 37035.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
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Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.