BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2 — full price in Charleston County, South Carolina (2026)
BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2 (26065SC0750002), a gold plan from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Charleston County, South Carolina, costs $744.78/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1581.64 at 60, with a $4,150 deductible and $4,150 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 26065SC0750002 · 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 | $582.77 |
| 27 | $610.74 |
| 30 | $661.44 |
| 40 | $744.78 |
| 50 | $1040.83 |
| 60 | $1581.64 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $4,150
- Family deductible: $8,300
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $4,150
- Family out-of-pocket max: $8,300
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $509.08/mo. This plan is $744.78/mo at 40 — a difference of $235.70/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 Charleston County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Molina Gold Core 1640 | Molina Healthcare | $519.51 |
| Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision | Molina Healthcare | $522.93 |
| Molina Gold Value | Molina Healthcare | $524.07 |
| Molina Gold Value Plus with Adult Vision | Molina Healthcare | $527.49 |
| Molina Gold Standard | Molina Healthcare | $542.69 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 26065SC0750002 in FIPS 45019.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Charleston County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.