Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 — full price in Howard County, Texas (2026)
Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 (33602TX0870182), a silver plan from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas in Howard County, Texas, costs $718.91/month full price for a 40-year-old in 2026 — $1526.71 at 60, with a $1,250 deductible and $10,500 out-of-pocket max, per the CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape.
HIOS plan ID: 33602TX0870182 · Issuer: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas · 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 | $562.53 |
| 27 | $589.53 |
| 30 | $638.47 |
| 40 | $718.91 |
| 50 | $1004.68 |
| 60 | $1526.71 |
Deductibles & out-of-pocket max (2026)
- Individual deductible: $1,250
- Family deductible: $2,500
- Individual out-of-pocket max: $10,500
- Family out-of-pocket max: $21,000
Vs. county benchmark
The county benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $697.16/mo. This plan is $718.91/mo at 40 — a difference of $21.75/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 silver plans in Howard County
| Plan | Issuer | Premium @ 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | $690.25 |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | $697.16 |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | $704.84 |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | $721.69 |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | $739.46 |
Sources
- CMS PY2026 QHP Landscape — Individual Market Medical — the plan record for HIOS ID 33602TX0870182 in FIPS 48227.
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC)
- Provider network directory
- Drug formulary
- Methodology
← All plans and costs in Howard County
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.