BlueEssentials Bronze 6 — full price in Clarendon County, South Carolina (2026)
BlueEssentials Bronze 6 (26065SC0380047), a expanded bronze plan from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Clarendon County, South Carolina, costs $544.09/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1155.44 at 60, with a $0 deductible and $10,600 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 26065SC0380047 · 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 | $425.73 |
| 27 | $446.17 |
| 30 | $483.21 |
| 40 | $544.09 |
| 50 | $760.36 |
| 60 | $1155.44 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $0
- Family deductible: $0
- 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 $585.53/mo. This plan is $544.09/mo at 40 — a difference of $-41.44/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 Clarendon County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Standard | UnitedHealthcare | $444.79 |
| UHC Bronze Standard Plus Chiro | UnitedHealthcare | $448.12 |
| Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $453.62 |
| Everyday Bronze | Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | $459.85 |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded | UnitedHealthcare | $459.95 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 26065SC0380047 in FIPS 45027.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Clarendon County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.