Anthem Bronze Pathway 8500 for HSA — full price in Ashland County, Ohio (2026)
Anthem Bronze Pathway 8500 for HSA (29276OH0970012), a expanded bronze plan from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ashland County, Ohio, costs $486.57/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1033.30 at 60, with a $8,500 deductible and $8,500 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 29276OH0970012 · Issuer: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield · 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 | $380.73 |
| 27 | $399.01 |
| 30 | $432.13 |
| 40 | $486.57 |
| 50 | $679.98 |
| 60 | $1033.30 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $8,500
- Family deductible: $17,000
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $8,500
- Family out-of-pocket max: $17,000
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $542.30/mo. This plan is $486.57/mo at 40 — a difference of $-55.73/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 Ashland County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Expanded Bronze | Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan | $452.82 |
| Everyday Bronze | Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan | $453.66 |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | CareSource | $454.46 |
| Bronze $8,300 w/ Virtual & Wellness ON-EX | MedMutual | $455.17 |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | CareSource | $458.15 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 29276OH0970012 in FIPS 39005.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Ashland County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.