CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (DC) in District of Columbia health insurance (2026)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (DC) sells 13 marketplace plans in every District of Columbia county for 2026, from $505/mo; typical Silver $643/mo, before tax credits. Buy on DC Health Link.
Plan year 2026 prices (2027 prices will be added as soon as CMS publishes them). Monthly premium for one 40-year-old, before any tax credit (subsidy).
Who needs coverage?
Showing prices for one 40-year-old. Add everyone on the plan to see your household's price; every insurance price on this page updates.
Each person is priced by age using this state's official age curve; only the three oldest children under 21 are charged. Out-of-pocket maximums and bad years use the family maximum (twice the individual amount for nearly every plan); deductibles are shown per person. How we calculate this
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (DC) plans in District of Columbia
- Bronze $505–$584
- Silver $610–$676
- Gold $684–$827
- Platinum $863–$942
- Catastrophic $279
| Plan | Network | Monthly | Deductible | Out-of-pocket max | Bad year | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 4 plans · $505–$584/mo | ||||||
| BlueChoice HMO HSA Bronze 6350 Expanded Bronze | HMO | $505in 1 county | $6,350 | $7,300 | $13,364 | — |
| BlueChoice HMO Essential Bronze 7500 Expanded Bronze | HMO | $527in 1 county | $7,500 | $10,150 | $16,470 | — |
| BluePreferred PPO HSA Bronze 6350 Expanded Bronze | PPO | $577in 1 county | $6,350 | $7,300 | $14,222 | — |
| BluePreferred PPO Essential Bronze 7500 Expanded Bronze | PPO | $584in 1 county | $7,500 | $10,150 | $17,159 | — |
| Silver 2 plans · $610–$676/mo | ||||||
| BlueChoice HMO Essential Silver 4850 | HMO | $610in 1 county | $4,850 | $9,150 | $16,464 | — |
| BluePreferred PPO Essential Silver 4850 | PPO | $676in 1 county | $4,850 | $9,150 | $17,262 | — |
| Gold 4 plans · $684–$827/mo | ||||||
| BlueChoice HMO HSA Gold 1700 Virtual Connect Plus | HMO | $684in 1 county | $1,700 | $3,650 | $11,855 | — |
| BlueChoice HMO Essential Gold 500 | HMO | $749in 1 county | $500 | $6,950 | $15,933 | — |
| BluePreferred PPO HSA Gold 1700 Virtual Connect Plus | PPO | $772in 1 county | $1,700 | $3,650 | $12,916 | — |
| BluePreferred PPO Essential Gold 500 | PPO | $827in 1 county | $500 | $6,950 | $16,875 | — |
| Platinum 2 plans · $863–$942/mo | ||||||
| BlueChoice HMO Essential Platinum 0 | HMO | $863in 1 county | $0 | $2,100 | $12,451 | — |
| BluePreferred PPO Essential Platinum 0 | PPO | $942in 1 county | $0 | $2,100 | $13,407 | — |
| Catastrophic 1 plan · $279/mo | ||||||
| BlueChoice HMO Young Adult 10600 Virtual Connect Plus | HMO | $279in 1 county | $10,600 | $10,600 | $13,950 | — |
Each plan's price range runs across the counties where it is sold. Open a county for exact prices and to compare, save or check a plan.
Where CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (DC) sells plans
| County | Plans | Price range | Typical Silver |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 13 | $505–$942 | $643 |
Other insurers in District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permanente Silver $627/mo
All District of Columbia prices · Sorted by typical Silver price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (DC) health insurance cost in District of Columbia?
For plan year 2026, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (DC) marketplace plans in District of Columbia cost $505 to $942 a month for one 40-year-old before tax credits (Catastrophic plans not counted). Typical (median) prices by metal level: Bronze $552, Silver $643, Gold $760, Platinum $902. Prices depend on the county.
What is the cheapest CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (DC) plan in District of Columbia?
BlueChoice HMO HSA Bronze 6350 (Expanded Bronze), from $505 a month for a 40-year-old before tax credits, in the county where it costs least.
Where does CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (DC) sell marketplace plans in District of Columbia?
In all 1 counties of District of Columbia.
How do I buy a CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (DC) plan in District of Columbia?
On DC Health Link (https://dchealthlink.com/), the official marketplace for District of Columbia, where you also apply for a tax credit. HealthCoveragePrices does not sell plans.