BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze — full price in Cherokee County, South Carolina (2026)
BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze (26065SC0750009), a expanded bronze plan from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Cherokee County, South Carolina, costs $510.29/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1083.67 at 60, with a $7,500 deductible and $10,000 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 26065SC0750009 · 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 | $399.29 |
| 27 | $418.45 |
| 30 | $453.19 |
| 40 | $510.29 |
| 50 | $713.13 |
| 60 | $1083.67 |
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 $643.63/mo. This plan is $510.29/mo at 40 — a difference of $-133.34/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 Cherokee County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $466.05 |
| BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $474.73 |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 4 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $474.89 |
| Everyday Bronze | Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | $517.66 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | $519.17 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 26065SC0750009 in FIPS 45021.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Cherokee County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.