CHRISTUS Health Plan

ACA marketplace issuer - 15 plans across 8 counties

1
State
8
Counties
15
Plans
$501
Avg Premium (Age 27)
The short answer

CHRISTUS Health Plan is a single-state ACA marketplace issuer offering 15 plans across 1 state and 8 counties. Its average age-27 premium of $501/mo runs $139 below the national marketplace average of $640/mo.

vs Market Average

CHRISTUS Health Plan's average premium of $501/mo is $139 below the national market average of $640/mo.

CHRISTUS Health Plan at a Glance

CHRISTUS Health Plan is an ACA marketplace issuer offering 15 plans across 1 state and 8 counties. Its average age-27 premium is $501/mo, the standardized rate marketplaces use for apples-to-apples comparison. Plan types on offer include HMO, each with distinct network rules for referrals, in-network cost-sharing, and out-of-network access.

Compared with the national marketplace average of $640/mo, CHRISTUS Health Plan's average premium lands about $139 below. Lower issuer averages typically indicate concentration in lower-cost regions or a Bronze-heavy plan mix rather than leaner benefits, since all ACA plans must cover the same 10 essential health benefits.

The largest single-state presence is LA with 108 plans, though availability and exact plan lineup vary county by county within each state. Confirm specific plans, network hospitals, and provider directories directly with the issuer or on HealthCare.gov before enrolling. PlainHealthPlan is not affiliated with CHRISTUS Health Plan. This page is informational only and is not insurance, medical, or financial advice.

Plan Types

HMO

Metal Levels Offered

Expanded Bronze Silver Gold

CHRISTUS Health Plan average premium by metal level

The premium ladder across CHRISTUS Health Plan's 15 ACA plans, average monthly premium (age 27) by metal tier. Bronze trades a low premium for a high deductible; Gold and Platinum invert it.

CHRISTUS Health Plan: average premium by metal level

Expanded Bronze$393/moSilver$512/moGold$602/mo
Source: CMS Marketplace Public Use Files, plan year 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many plans does CHRISTUS Health Plan offer on the ACA marketplace? ▼
CHRISTUS Health Plan offers 15 ACA marketplace plans across 1 state and 8 counties. Plans are available in Expanded Bronze, Silver, Gold metal tiers.
What is CHRISTUS Health Plan's average premium? ▼
CHRISTUS Health Plan's average monthly premium is $501 for a 27-year-old. This is $139 below the national marketplace average of $640/mo.
What plan types does CHRISTUS Health Plan offer? ▼
CHRISTUS Health Plan offers HMO plan types. Plan type determines how you access providers, HMO plans require referrals and in-network care, while PPO and POS plans offer more flexibility at higher premiums.
In which states does CHRISTUS Health Plan sell ACA plans? ▼
CHRISTUS Health Plan sells ACA marketplace plans in 1 state, covering 8 counties. The largest presence is in LA with 108 plans. Availability varies by county, check your specific county for plan options.

Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. Data comes from CMS Marketplace Public Use Files. PlainHealthPlan is not affiliated with CHRISTUS Health Plan or any insurance company. Premiums shown are base rates and may not reflect your actual cost.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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Data sourced from the CMS Health Insurance Marketplace Public Use Files. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHealthPlan Editorial