Alaska health plan · 2026

BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan · 74819AK0020012

BEST Life offers this marketplace plan (Plan ID 74819AK0020012). Use the modules below to compare premiums, coverage structure, provider access, and formulary context against alternative options in the same market.

Metal level: Low Plan type: Indemnity CSR: Standard Low On Exchange Plan Issuer: BEST Life
Telehealth Data pending HSA eligible Check with issuer Dental Adult/Child Vision Not listed
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2026 cost summary

Key premiums & cost sharing

Rates mirror the latest CMS import (Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:40 GMT). Personalize costs with your ZIP, age, and subsidies in the plan finder.

Monthly premium

$21 – $39

Before subsidies

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Deductible

N/A

N/A

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Max out-of-pocket

N/A

N/A

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Office visits

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Drug tiers

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$23 / mo before subsidies

≈ $279 per year before tax credits.

Start with this unsubsidized premium, then apply marketplace tax credits to see your final monthly payment.

  • Ideal for shoppers comparing Bronze vs. Silver budgets.
  • Update your Marketplace application to apply premium tax credits.

$83 / mo before subsidies

≈ $998 per year before tax credits.

Pre-subsidy rate for a couple with one dependent. Switch to Silver CSR plans if you qualify to reduce these numbers.

  • Compares well against PPO vs HMO networks when planning for childcare and telehealth needs.
  • CSR savings require a Silver variant. Use the plan finder to load Silver options if you need lower deductibles.

$120 / mo before subsidies

≈ $1439 per year before tax credits.

Pairs with cost-sharing reductions (CSR) when you select a Silver tier and qualify based on income.

  • Use this estimate before adding childcare, dental, or vision extras.
  • CSR Silver variants can lower deductibles dramatically for eligible incomes.
  • CSR savings require a Silver variant. Use the plan finder to load Silver options if you need lower deductibles.

$46 / mo before subsidies

≈ $557 per year before tax credits.

Shows the combined pre-subsidy rate for two adults. Add dependents or subsidies in your application to refine it.

  • Great for households deciding between PPO and HMO networks.
  • Telehealth and HSA perks (when offered) apply to both members.
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Enrollment guidance

Stay on top of 2026 ACA deadlines

Open Enrollment window

Marketplace enrollment for 2026 coverage typically runs Nov 1 – Jan 15 (dates may vary slightly in Alaska). Submit changes before the deadline to avoid a coverage gap.

  • Enroll by Dec 15 for Jan 1 starts.
  • Finalize plan switches before the window closes.

Special Enrollment Periods

You can change plans mid-year if you experience a qualifying life event (move, childbirth, marriage, loss of other coverage).

  • Report the event within 60 days.
  • Keep documentation handy for Healthcare.gov or your state exchange.

CSR & subsidy reminders

Premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions (CSR) update annually when you re-submit your marketplace application.

  • Enter accurate income to maximize Advanced Premium Tax Credits.
  • Standard Low On Exchange Plan plans like this one keep deductibles and copays lower if you qualify.

Thinking about switching?

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  • Match provider networks so ongoing care isn’t disrupted.
  • Confirm prescriptions stay on-formulary or budget for tier changes.

Premium snapshot

Plan identifiers & filings

Track the official identifiers, documents, and filing dates tied to this plan. Open the marketing or formulary links whenever you need the latest PDF from the issuer.

Plan ID 74819AK0020012
Coverage year 2026
State Alaska
Issuer BEST Life
Marketing materials View marketing kit
Variant ID 74819AK0020012-01
Available variants

Standard Off Exchange Plan · 74819AK0020012-00

Standard On Exchange Plan · 74819AK0020012-01
Last plan update Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00 GMT
Last HealthPorta import Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:40 GMT

Network stats

Provider access snapshot

Review the network branding plus the number of in-network clinicians we track from issuer filings. Counts update with each CMS import (Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:40 GMT).

All providers in Alaska N/A
PCPs in Alaska N/A
Telehealth support Data pending
Nationwide providers N/A

Provider network(s)

  • IN-NETWORK
Providers Alaska All US states
All N/A N/A
PCP N/A N/A
Allergy N/A N/A
OB/GYN N/A N/A
Dentists N/A N/A

Drug coverage overview

0 drugs tracked

Inspect tier distribution plus authorization, step therapy, and quantity-limit counts sourced from HealthPorta’s formulary import.

Prior authorization Drugs
Required 0
Not Required 0
Step therapy Drugs
Required 0
Not Required 0
Quantity limits Drugs
Has Limit 0
No Limit 0

Customer highlights

What stands out for members

  • Issuer: BEST Life · Plan ID 74819AK0020012 · 2026 filing.
  • Review marketing brochures and SBC PDFs via the issuer marketing repository.
  • Variant 74819AK0020012-01 (Standard On Exchange Plan) currently displayed.
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Benefits

Covered services & limitations

Pregnancy & family

Maternity, newborn, pediatric dental and vision extras.

Basic Dental Care - Child

30.00% Coinsurance after deductible
Tier 1 in-network 30.00% Coinsurance after deductible
Out-of-network 60.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Major Dental Care - Child

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible
Tier 1 in-network 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible
Out-of-network 80.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Wellness & extras

Vision, dental, therapies, prosthetics, weight management.

Accidental Dental

Coverage details pending

Essential Value - Dental Accident Benefit Maximum - $200

Basic Dental Care - Adult

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible
Tier 1 in-network 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible
Out-of-network 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Dental Check-Up for Children

No Charge
Tier 1 in-network No Charge
Out-of-network 30.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Major Dental Care - Adult

100.00%
Tier 1 in-network 100.00%
Out-of-network 100.00%

Orthodontia - Adult

Coverage details pending

Issuer did not share extra notes for this benefit beyond the summary above.

Orthodontia - Child

50.00%
Tier 1 in-network 50.00%
Out-of-network 50.00%

Routine Dental Services (Adult)

No Charge
Tier 1 in-network No Charge
Out-of-network No Charge

Variant attributes

BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan · Variant 74819AK0020012-01

Plan identifiers & tier

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Business Year

2026

CSR Variation Type

Standard Low On Exchange Plan

HIOS Product ID

74819AK002

Metal Level

Low

Plan ID (Standard Component ID with Variant)

74819AK0020012-01

Plan Marketing Name

BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan

Plan Variant Marketing Name

BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan

Issuer & service area

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Issuer ID

74819

Issuer Marketplace Marketing Name

BEST Life

Market Coverage

Individual

Multiple In Network Tiers

No

National Network

No

Network ID

AKN001

Out of Country Coverage

No

Out of Service Area Coverage

Yes

Out of Service Area Coverage Description

Full

Service Area ID

AKS001

State Code

AK

Cost sharing & actuarial values

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Begin Primary Care Deductible Coinsurance After Number Of Copays

0

Inpatient Copayment Maximum Days

0

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, Combined In/Out Network, Family Per Group

$900 per group

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, Combined In/Out Network, Family Per Person

$450 per person

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, Combined In/Out

$450

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, In Network (Tier 1), Family Per Group

per group not applicable

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, In Network (Tier 1), Family Per Person

per person not applicable

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, In Network (Tier 1), Individual

Not Applicable

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, Out of Network, Family Per Group

per group not applicable

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, Out of Network, Family Per Person

per person not applicable

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, Out of Network, Individual

Not Applicable

Enrollment & documents

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Plan Brochure

Open link

URL for Enrollment Payment

Open link

Additional attributes

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Begin Primary Care Cost-Sharing After Number Of Visits

0

Child-Only Offering

Allows Adult and Child-Only

Composite Rating Offered

No

Dental Only Plan

Yes

EHB Apportionment for Pediatric Dental

1

First Tier Utilization

100%

Import Date

11/10/2025

Guaranteed Rate

Guaranteed Rate

New/Existing Plan

Existing

Medical EHB Deductible, Combined In/Out of Network, Family Per Group

per group not applicable

Medical EHB Deductible, Combined In/Out of Network, Family Per Person

$75 per person

Medical EHB Deductible, Combined In/Out of Network, Individual

$75

Medical EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 1), Family Per Group

per group not applicable

Medical EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 1), Family Per Person

per person not applicable

Medical EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 1), Individual

Not Applicable

Medical EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Family Per Group

per group not applicable

Medical EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Family Per Person

per person not applicable

Medical EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Individual

Not Applicable

Plan Effective Date

1/1/2026

Plan Expiration Date

12/31/2026

Plan Type

Indemnity

QHP/Non QHP

Both

Source Name

HIOS

Plan ID

74819AK0020012

Copay & coinsurance

Pharmacy cost sharing by tier

Drug tier Pharmacy type Copay amount Copay option Coinsurance rate Coinsurance option Mail order

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose the right ACA plan in Alaska?

BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan (74819AK0020012) is a Low Indemnity from BEST Life in Alaska for the 2026 coverage year.

Compare it against other options with the HealthPorta plan finder to confirm premiums, deductibles, and network access fit your household.

Does BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan support telehealth or virtual urgent care?

The issuer has not published telehealth details yet. Review the Summary of Benefits and Coverage to confirm if virtual visits are included.

Is BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan HSA-eligible and does it include dental or vision coverage?

HSA eligibility is not published; check the Summary of Benefits or ask the issuer.

Dental add-ons: Adult, Child.

Vision coverage is not listed for this plan.

Does BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan support mail-order prescriptions?

Mail order coverage is not listed for this plan, so confirm with the issuer before relying on home delivery.

Is there out-of-country coverage for BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan?

No, out-of-country services are not covered for this plan.

Does BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan cover care outside the service area?

Yes, you have limited out-of-area coverage. See the plan documents for referral and prior authorization rules. Details: Full

Disclaimer: Based on the Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:40 GMT HealthPorta import from CMS issuer filings. Data is best-effort and should be validated with the issuer directly. Sources: CMS.gov and the HealthPorta Healthcare MRF API.
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