BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1 — full price in Orangeburg County, South Carolina (2026)
BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1 (26065SC0750001), a gold plan from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, costs $700.66/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1487.93 at 60, with a $3,400 deductible and $3,400 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 26065SC0750001 · 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 | $548.24 |
| 27 | $574.56 |
| 30 | $622.26 |
| 40 | $700.66 |
| 50 | $979.16 |
| 60 | $1487.93 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $3,400
- Family deductible: $6,800
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $3,400
- Family out-of-pocket max: $6,800
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $529.92/mo. This plan is $700.66/mo at 40 — a difference of $170.74/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 Orangeburg County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cooper Gold 1 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $554.80 |
| Standard Gold | Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | $572.36 |
| Blue Cooper Standard Gold | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $576.37 |
| BlueEssentials Gold 5 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $616.88 |
| Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $637.99 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 26065SC0750001 in FIPS 45075.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Orangeburg County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.