BlueEssentials Standard Silver — full price in Aiken County, South Carolina (2026)
BlueEssentials Standard Silver (26065SC0690002), a silver plan from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Aiken County, South Carolina, costs $602.47/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1279.43 at 60, with a $6,000 deductible and $8,900 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 26065SC0690002 · Issuer: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina · 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 | $471.42 |
| 27 | $494.05 |
| 30 | $535.06 |
| 40 | $602.47 |
| 50 | $841.95 |
| 60 | $1279.43 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $6,000
- Family deductible: $12,000
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $8,900
- Family out-of-pocket max: $17,800
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $534.12/mo. This plan is $602.47/mo at 40 — a difference of $68.35/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 silver plans in Aiken County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Molina Silver Saver | Molina Healthcare | $530.96 |
| Molina Silver Standard | Molina Healthcare | $534.12 |
| Molina Silver Core | Molina Healthcare | $534.90 |
| Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision | Molina Healthcare | $538.49 |
| Standard Silver | Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | $543.37 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 26065SC0690002 in FIPS 45003.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Aiken County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.