First Choice Next Silver Essential — full price in Dorchester County, South Carolina (2026)
First Choice Next Silver Essential (73107SC0010008), a silver plan from First Choice Next in Dorchester County, South Carolina, costs $659.90/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1401.37 at 60, with a $6,100 deductible and $9,000 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 73107SC0010008 · Issuer: First Choice Next · 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 | $516.35 |
| 27 | $541.14 |
| 30 | $586.06 |
| 40 | $659.90 |
| 50 | $922.20 |
| 60 | $1401.37 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $6,100
- Family deductible: $12,200
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $9,000
- Family out-of-pocket max: $18,000
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $565.91/mo. This plan is $659.90/mo at 40 — a difference of $93.99/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 Dorchester County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cooper Silver 2 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $564.27 |
| Blue Cooper Silver 2 + Adult Vision | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $565.91 |
| Blue Cooper Silver 1 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $567.96 |
| Blue Cooper Standard Silver | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $576.91 |
| Molina Silver Saver | Molina Healthcare | $577.23 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 73107SC0010008 in FIPS 45035.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Dorchester County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.