South Carolina health plan · 2026

Blue Secure Dental Gold 1 · 26065SC0680001

BlueCross BlueShield of SC offers this marketplace plan (Plan ID 26065SC0680001). Use the modules below to compare premiums, coverage structure, provider access, and formulary context against alternative options in the same market.

Metal level: High Plan type: PPO CSR: Standard High On Exchange Plan Issuer: BlueCross BlueShield of SC
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

$35 – $52

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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$39 / mo before subsidies

≈ $467 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.

$115 / mo before subsidies

≈ $1376 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.

$152 / mo before subsidies

≈ $1819 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.

$78 / mo before subsidies

≈ $933 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 South Carolina). 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 High On Exchange Plan plans like this one keep deductibles and copays lower if you qualify.

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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 26065SC0680001
Coverage year 2026
State South Carolina
Issuer BlueCross BlueShield of SC
Marketing materials View marketing kit
Variant ID 26065SC0680001-01
Available variants

Standard On Exchange Plan · 26065SC0680001-01
Last plan update Thu, 22 Jan 2026 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 South Carolina 21620
PCPs in South Carolina 3684
Telehealth support Data pending
Nationwide providers 28475
21,620 doctors statewide 3,684 PCPs 160 OB/GYN

Provider network(s)

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Providers South Carolina All US states
All 21620 28475
PCP 3684 5056
Allergy 14 21
OB/GYN 160 231
Dentists 826 956

Drug coverage overview

4,167 drugs tracked

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

Tier Covered drugs
GENERIC 1,947
NON-PREFERRED-BRAND 1,479
NON-PREFERRED-BRAND-SPECIALTY 581
GENERIC-SPECIALTY 160
Prior authorization Drugs
Required 887
Not Required 3,280
Step therapy Drugs
Required 98
Not Required 4,069
Quantity limits Drugs
Has Limit 1,027
No Limit 3,140

Customer highlights

What stands out for members

  • Issuer: BlueCross BlueShield of SC · Plan ID 26065SC0680001 · 2026 filing.
  • Review marketing brochures and SBC PDFs via the issuer marketing repository.
  • Variant 26065SC0680001-01 (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%
Tier 1 in-network 30.00%
Out-of-network 50.00%

Major Dental Care - Child

50.00%
Tier 1 in-network 50.00%
Out-of-network 60.00%

Wellness & extras

Vision, dental, therapies, prosthetics, weight management.

Accidental Dental

Coverage details pending

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

Basic Dental Care - Adult

30.00%
Tier 1 in-network 30.00%
Out-of-network 50.00%

Exclusions: 6 month waiting period

Dental Check-Up for Children

0.00%
Tier 1 in-network 0.00%
Out-of-network 20.00%

Limit: 1.0 Visit(s) per 6 Months

Major Dental Care - Adult

50.00%
Tier 1 in-network 50.00%
Out-of-network 70.00%

Exclusions: 12 month waiting period

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%

For orthodontic treatment to be covered, it often must be considered medically necessary.

Routine Dental Services (Adult)

0.00%
Tier 1 in-network 0.00%
Out-of-network 20.00%

Limit: 1.0 Visit(s) per 6 Months

Variant attributes

Blue Secure Dental Gold 1 · Variant 26065SC0680001-01

Plan identifiers & tier

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Business Year

2026

CSR Variation Type

Standard High On Exchange Plan

HIOS Product ID

26065SC068

Metal Level

High

Plan ID (Standard Component ID with Variant)

26065SC0680001-01

Plan Marketing Name

Blue Secure Dental Gold 1

Plan Variant Marketing Name

Blue Secure Dental Gold 1

Issuer & service area

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Issuer ID

26065

Issuer Marketplace Marketing Name

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Market Coverage

Individual

Multiple In Network Tiers

No

National Network

No

Network ID

SCN007

Out of Country Coverage

No

Out of Service Area Coverage

No

Service Area ID

SCS007

State Code

SC

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

$1800 per group

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

$900 per person

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

$900

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

$900 per group

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

$450 per person

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

$450

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

$1800 per group

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

$900 per person

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

$900

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

1/22/2026

Guaranteed Rate

Guaranteed Rate

New/Existing Plan

Existing

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

$100 per group

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

$50 per person

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

$50

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

$100 per group

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

$50 per person

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

$50

Medical EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Family Per Group

$100 per group

Medical EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Family Per Person

$50 per person

Medical EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Individual

$50

Plan Effective Date

1/1/2026

Plan Expiration Date

12/31/2026

Plan Type

PPO

QHP/Non QHP

On the Exchange

Source Name

HIOS

Plan ID

26065SC0680001

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 South Carolina?

Blue Secure Dental Gold 1 (26065SC0680001) is a High PPO from BlueCross BlueShield of SC in South Carolina 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 Blue Secure Dental Gold 1 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 Blue Secure Dental Gold 1 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 Blue Secure Dental Gold 1 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 Blue Secure Dental Gold 1?

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

Does Blue Secure Dental Gold 1 cover care outside the service area?

No, the issuer indicates out-of-service-area care is not covered except for emergencies.

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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