UHC Bronze Essential — full price in Chester County, South Carolina (2026)
UHC Bronze Essential (33764SC0030013), a bronze plan from UnitedHealthcare in Chester County, South Carolina, costs $538.37/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1143.30 at 60, with a $10,600 deductible and $10,600 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 33764SC0030013 · 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 | $421.26 |
| 27 | $441.48 |
| 30 | $478.13 |
| 40 | $538.37 |
| 50 | $752.37 |
| 60 | $1143.30 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $10,600
- Family deductible: $21,200
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $10,600
- Family out-of-pocket max: $21,200
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $596.19/mo. This plan is $538.37/mo at 40 — a difference of $-57.82/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 bronze plans in Chester County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| First Choice Next Bronze Essential | First Choice Next | $492.87 |
| UHC Bronze Essential- | UnitedHealthcare | $538.33 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 33764SC0030013 in FIPS 45023.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Chester County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.