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BlueEssentials Gold 1
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina · 2027 plan year
Gold
- Ind. medical deductible
- $3,900
- Rx deductible (separate)
- $0
- Family deductible
- $7,800
- Ind. OOP max
- $7,800
- Family OOP max
- $15,600
This plan sets a separate deductible for prescription drugs. The medical deductible shown does not cover prescriptions; they have their own.
Other cost-sharing reduction variants for this plan:
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Monthly premiums by age
Rating Area 19 — the lowest-priced of the 46 areas this plan covers. Premiums differ by area.
| Age | Individual | Individual + tobacco |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | $426 | $426 |
| 21 | $557 | $668 |
| 30 | $632 | $758 |
| 40 | $711 | $854 |
| 50 | $994 | $1,193 |
| 60 | $1,511 | $1,813 |
| 64 and over | $1,670 | $2,004 |
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Benefits & cost sharing
Primary Care
| Benefit | In-network |
|---|---|
| Preventive Care/Screening/Immunization | No charge |
| Primary Care Visit to Treat an Injury or Illness | $25.00 |
Specialist
| Benefit | In-network |
|---|---|
| Specialist Visit | $50.00 |
Hospital
| Benefit | In-network |
|---|---|
| Emergency Room Services | $300.00 Copay with deductible + 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Inpatient Hospital Services (e.g., Hospital Stay) | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Outpatient Surgery Physician/Surgical Services | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Urgent Care Centers or Facilities | $40.00 |
Pharmacy
| Benefit | In-network |
|---|---|
| Generic Drugs | $20.00 |
| Non-Preferred Brand Drugs | $125.00 |
| Preferred Brand Drugs | $50.00 |
| Specialty Drugs | 25.00% |
Mental Health
| Benefit | In-network |
|---|---|
| Mental/Behavioral Health Inpatient Services | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Mental/Behavioral Health Outpatient Services | $25.00 |
Other
| Benefit | In-network |
|---|---|
| Abortion for Which Public Funding is Prohibited | Not covered |
| Accidental Dental | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Acupuncture | Not covered |
| Allergy Testing | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Bariatric Surgery | Not covered |
| Basic Dental Care - Adult | Not covered |
| Basic Dental Care - Child | Not covered |
| Chemotherapy | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Chiropractic Care | Not covered |
| Cosmetic Surgery | Not covered |
| Delivery and All Inpatient Services for Maternity Care | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Dental Check-Up for Children | Not covered |
| Diabetes Education | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Dialysis | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Durable Medical Equipment | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Emergency Transportation/Ambulance | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Eye Glasses for Children | No charge |
| Habilitation Services | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Hearing Aids | Not covered |
| Home Health Care Services | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Hospice Services | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Imaging (CT/PET Scans, MRIs) | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Infertility Treatment | Not covered |
| Infusion Therapy | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Inpatient Physician and Surgical Services | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Laboratory Outpatient and Professional Services | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Long-Term/Custodial Nursing Home Care | Not covered |
| Major Dental Care - Adult | Not covered |
| Major Dental Care - Child | Not covered |
| Nutritional Counseling | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Orthodontia - Adult | Not covered |
| Orthodontia - Child | Not covered |
| Other Practitioner Office Visit (Nurse, Physician Assistant) | $25.00 |
| Outpatient Facility Fee (e.g., Ambulatory Surgery Center) | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Outpatient Rehabilitation Services | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Prenatal and Postnatal Care | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Private-Duty Nursing | Not covered |
| Prosthetic Devices | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Radiation | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Reconstructive Surgery | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Rehabilitative Occupational and Rehabilitative Physical Therapy | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Rehabilitative Speech Therapy | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Routine Dental Services (Adult) | Not covered |
| Routine Eye Exam (Adult) | Not covered |
| Routine Eye Exam for Children | No charge |
| Routine Foot Care | Not covered |
| Skilled Nursing Facility | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Substance Abuse Disorder Inpatient Services | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Substance Abuse Disorder Outpatient Services | $25.00 |
| Transplant | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Treatment for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders | Not covered |
| Weight Loss Programs | Not covered |
| Well Baby Visits and Care | No charge |
| X-rays and Diagnostic Imaging | 25.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
Service area
This plan covers 1 geographic area.
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