CHRISTUS Bronze Essential (2 Free PCP Visits, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care)
by CHRISTUS Health Plan in Texas
How we get our data
Our insurance data is sourced directly from the CMS ACA Marketplace (HIOS), the federal database that insurers are required to report to. We process that data to surface standardized out-of-pocket cost estimates based on three SBC scenarios defined by CMS: having a baby, managing diabetes, and treating a fracture. We update our data annually with each new plan year and link to the original SBC documents so you can verify costs directly with the insurer.
Learn more about our dataDeductible (Individual)
$7,450
Max Out-of-Pocket
$9,850
Actuarial Value
65%
Service Areas
1
About This Plan
CHRISTUS Bronze Essential (2 Free PCP Visits, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) is a Expanded Bronze HMO plan offered by CHRISTUS Health Plan in Texas for the 2026 plan year with an actuarial value of 65%. The in-network deductible for an individual is $7,450, and the maximum out-of-pocket cost is $9,850. This plan is HSA-eligible, meaning you can pair it with a Health Savings Account to save pre-tax dollars for medical expenses.
Compared to the median across 56 other Expanded Bronze plans in Texas, this plan's estimated out-of-pocket costs are: having a baby ($8,510 — 9% below the median); managing diabetes ($4,620 — 8% above the median); treating a fracture ($2,600 — right at the median).
This plan includes disease management programs for Diabetes.
Cost Scenarios
What you'd pay out-of-pocket for three common medical situations with this plan.
Normal delivery
Having a Baby
Type 2, routine care
Managing Diabetes
ER treatment
Simple Fracture
Deductibles & Out-of-Pocket Maximums
| In-Network | Out-of-Network | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Per Person | Per Group | Individual | Per Person | Per Group | |
| Deductible | $7,450 | $7450 per person | $14900 per group | $7,450 | $7450 per person | $14900 per group |
| MOOP | $9,850 | $9850 per person | $19700 per group | $9,850 | $9850 per person | $19700 per group |
Coinsurance after deductible: 50.00%
Plan Features
Disease Management Programs
Official Documents
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Written by Jayant Panwar | Last reviewed: Q1 2026 | Last updated: January 2026
Insurance Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute insurance advice or a recommendation to enroll in this plan. SBC scenarios show standardized cost estimates for normal delivery, routine diabetes care, and emergency fracture treatment — your actual costs will vary based on providers, services, and your specific plan benefits. This is a CMS marketplace plan; other insurance options may be available in Texas. Consult your insurance company for accurate cost estimates and with your healthcare provider for medical decisions.
Data source: CMS ACA Marketplace (HIOS), 2026 plan year. See our data methodology and editorial policy. Found an error? Report an inaccuracy.