CHRISTUS Bronze Essential Plus
CHRISTUS Health Plan · 2026 plan year
Expanded BronzeHSA eligible
- Ind. deductible
- $7,450
- Family deductible
- $14,900
- Ind. OOP max
- $9,850
- Family OOP max
- $19,700
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Monthly premiums by age
Rating Area 8 — the lowest-priced of the 3 areas this plan covers. Premiums differ by area.
| Age | Individual | Individual + tobacco |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | $275 | $275 |
| 21 | $360 | $539 |
| 30 | $408 | $612 |
| 40 | $460 | $689 |
| 50 | $642 | $964 |
| 60 | $976 | $1,464 |
| 64 and over | $1,079 | $1,618 |
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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 | $60.00 |
Specialist
| Benefit | In-network |
|---|---|
| Specialist Visit | $80.00 |
Hospital
| Benefit | In-network |
|---|---|
| Emergency Room Services | $950.00 Copay after deductible |
| Inpatient Hospital Services (e.g., Hospital Stay) | $950.00 Copay per Stay after deductible |
| Outpatient Surgery Physician/Surgical Services | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Urgent Care Centers or Facilities | $80.00 |
Pharmacy
| Benefit | In-network |
|---|---|
| Generic Drugs | $30.00 |
| Non-Preferred Brand Drugs | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Preferred Brand Drugs | $100.00 Copay after deductible |
| Specialty Drugs | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
Mental Health
| Benefit | In-network |
|---|---|
| Mental/Behavioral Health Inpatient Services | $950.00 Copay per Stay after deductible |
| Mental/Behavioral Health Outpatient Services | $60.00 |
Other
| Benefit | In-network |
|---|---|
| Inherited Metabolic Disorder - PKU | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Allergy Testing | $80.00 |
| Attention Deficit Disorder | $60.00 |
| Bariatric Surgery | Not covered |
| Infusion Therapy | $80.00 |
| Accidental Dental | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Acupuncture | Not covered |
| Abortion for Which Public Funding is Prohibited | Not covered |
| Basic Dental Care - Adult | 20.00% |
| Basic Dental Care - Child | 20.00% |
| Chemotherapy | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Chiropractic Care | $60.00 |
| Clinical Trials | $80.00 |
| Congenital Anomaly, including Cleft Lip/Palate | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Cosmetic Surgery | Not covered |
| Delivery and All Inpatient Services for Maternity Care | $950.00 Copay after deductible |
| Dental Anesthesia | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Dental Check-Up for Children | No charge |
| Diabetes Care Management | $60.00 |
| Diabetes Education | No charge |
| Dialysis | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Durable Medical Equipment | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Emergency Transportation/Ambulance | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Eye Glasses for Adults | No charge |
| Eye Glasses for Children | No charge |
| Gender Affirming Care | Not covered |
| Habilitation Services | $60.00 |
| Hearing Aids | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Home Health Care Services | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Hospice Services | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Imaging (CT/PET Scans, MRIs) | $400.00 Copay after deductible |
| Infertility Treatment | Not covered |
| Inpatient Physician and Surgical Services | No Charge after deductible |
| Laboratory Outpatient and Professional Services | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Long-Term/Custodial Nursing Home Care | Not covered |
| Major Dental Care - Adult | 50.00% |
| Major Dental Care - Child | 50.00% |
| Nutritional Counseling | No charge |
| Orthodontia - Adult | Not covered |
| Orthodontia - Child | 50.00% |
| Other Practitioner Office Visit (Nurse, Physician Assistant) | $80.00 |
| Outpatient Facility Fee (e.g., Ambulatory Surgery Center) | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Outpatient Rehabilitation Services | $60.00 |
| Prenatal and Postnatal Care | $80.00 |
| Private-Duty Nursing | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Prosthetic Devices | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Radiation | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Reconstructive Surgery | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Rehabilitative Occupational and Rehabilitative Physical Therapy | $60.00 |
| Rehabilitative Speech Therapy | $60.00 |
| Routine Dental Services (Adult) | No charge |
| Routine Eye Exam (Adult) | No charge |
| Routine Eye Exam for Children | No charge |
| Routine Foot Care | Not covered |
| Skilled Nursing Facility | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
| Substance Abuse Disorder Inpatient Services | $950.00 Copay per Stay after deductible |
| Substance Abuse Disorder Outpatient Services | $60.00 |
| Transplant | $950.00 Copay 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 | 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible |
Plan rules
Service area
This plan covers 8 geographic areas.
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