Wellmark Standard Gold EPO — full price in Mellette County, South Dakota (2026)
Wellmark Standard Gold EPO (50305SD0310007), a gold plan from Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. in Mellette County, South Dakota, costs $753.67/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1600.52 at 60, with a $2,000 deductible and $8,200 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 50305SD0310007 · Issuer: Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. · 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 | $589.73 |
| 27 | $618.03 |
| 30 | $669.34 |
| 40 | $753.67 |
| 50 | $1053.25 |
| 60 | $1600.52 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $2,000
- Family deductible: $4,000
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $8,200
- Family out-of-pocket max: $16,400
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $774.01/mo. This plan is $753.67/mo at 40 — a difference of $-20.34/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 Mellette County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Gold Traditional EPO | Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. | $740.44 |
| ConnectPlus $1800 | Avera Health Plans | $833.23 |
| ConnectPlus Standard $2000 | Avera Health Plans | $847.26 |
| ConnectPlus MyWeighForward $2000 | Avera Health Plans | $871.83 |
| ConnectPlus $0 Gold | Avera Health Plans | $878.78 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 50305SD0310007 in FIPS 46095.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Mellette County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.