Blue Direction Bronze 1 — full price in Sumter County, South Carolina (2026)
Blue Direction Bronze 1 (26065SC0760006), a expanded bronze plan from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in Sumter County, South Carolina, costs $377.22/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $801.07 at 60, with a $7,300 deductible and $10,600 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 26065SC0760006 · 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 | $295.16 |
| 27 | $309.33 |
| 30 | $335.01 |
| 40 | $377.22 |
| 50 | $527.16 |
| 60 | $801.07 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $7,300
- Family deductible: $14,600
- 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 $538.46/mo. This plan is $377.22/mo at 40 — a difference of $-161.24/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 Sumter County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $381.98 |
| Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $398.67 |
| BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $406.09 |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 4 | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $406.23 |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | $436.51 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 26065SC0760006 in FIPS 45085.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Sumter County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.