Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) — full price in Harris County, Texas (2026)
Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) (47501TX0040006), a catastrophic plan from WellPoint in Harris County, Texas, costs $449.09/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $953.70 at 60, with a $10,600 deductible and $10,600 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 47501TX0040006 · Issuer: WellPoint · 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 | $351.40 |
| 27 | $368.27 |
| 30 | $398.84 |
| 40 | $449.09 |
| 50 | $627.60 |
| 60 | $953.70 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $10,600
- Family deductible: $21,200
- 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 $592.05/mo. This plan is $449.09/mo at 40 — a difference of $-142.96/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 catastrophic plans in Harris County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | $572.84 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 47501TX0040006 in FIPS 48201.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
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