BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze — full price in Saluda County, South Carolina (2026)
BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze (26065SC0690003), a expanded bronze plan from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Saluda County, South Carolina, costs $412.54/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $876.08 at 60, with a $7,500 deductible and $10,000 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 26065SC0690003 · 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 | $322.80 |
| 27 | $338.30 |
| 30 | $366.38 |
| 40 | $412.54 |
| 50 | $576.52 |
| 60 | $876.08 |
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 $570.70/mo. This plan is $412.54/mo at 40 — a difference of $-158.16/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 Saluda County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $405.00 |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 4 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $412.68 |
| Everyday Bronze | Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | $442.65 |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $443.44 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | $443.94 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 26065SC0690003 in FIPS 45081.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Saluda County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.