BlueEssentials Bronze 6 — full price in Spartanburg County, South Carolina (2026)
BlueEssentials Bronze 6 (26065SC0380047), a expanded bronze plan from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, costs $602.67/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1279.85 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 | $471.58 |
| 27 | $494.21 |
| 30 | $535.24 |
| 40 | $602.67 |
| 50 | $842.23 |
| 60 | $1279.85 |
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 $641.58/mo. This plan is $602.67/mo at 40 — a difference of $-38.91/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 Spartanburg County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $502.46 |
| BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $511.82 |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 4 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $511.99 |
| First Choice Next Bronze Signature | First Choice Next | $532.31 |
| First Choice Next Bronze Premier | First Choice Next | $536.69 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 26065SC0380047 in FIPS 45083.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Spartanburg County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.