Texas health plan · 2026

Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 · 33602TX0870059

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas offers this marketplace health insurance plan (Plan ID 33602TX0870059) so you can compare premiums, coverage levels, and provider access against other health plan insurance options. Use the modules below to decide whether this is the best health insurance plan for your household or if another insurance health plan fits better.

Metal level: Expanded Bronze Plan type: POS CSR: Limited Cost Sharing Plan Variation Issuer: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Telehealth Data pending HSA eligible Yes Dental Not listed Vision Child

CMS AV Calculator output: 62.34% (37.66% member share on average). Learn about AV methodology.

2026 cost summary

Key premiums & cost sharing

Rates mirror the latest CMS import (Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:13 GMT). Personalize costs with your ZIP, age, and subsidies in the plan finder.

Monthly premium

$384 – $1508

Before subsidies

Estimate after subsidies

Deductible

$7,000

$14000 per group

See deductible details

Max out-of-pocket

$10,150

$20300 per group

Review MOOP rules

Office visits

Primary care $75.00
Specialist 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible
HSA Eligible

Drug tiers

Generic $5.00
Preferred brand $130.00

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$527 / mo before subsidies

≈ $6319 per year before tax credits.

Start with this unsubsidized premium, then apply marketplace tax credits to see your final monthly payment.

  • Ideal for shoppers comparing Bronze vs. Silver budgets.
  • Update your Marketplace application to apply premium tax credits.

$1669 / mo before subsidies

≈ $20026 per year before tax credits.

Pre-subsidy rate for a couple with one dependent. Switch to Silver CSR plans if you qualify to reduce these numbers.

  • Compares well against PPO vs HMO networks when planning for childcare and telehealth needs.
  • CSR savings require a Silver variant. Use the plan finder to load Silver options if you need lower deductibles.

$2021 / mo before subsidies

≈ $24253 per year before tax credits.

Pairs with cost-sharing reductions (CSR) when you select a Silver tier and qualify based on income.

  • Use this estimate before adding childcare, dental, or vision extras.
  • CSR Silver variants can lower deductibles dramatically for eligible incomes.
  • CSR savings require a Silver variant. Use the plan finder to load Silver options if you need lower deductibles.

$1284 / mo before subsidies

≈ $15413 per year before tax credits.

Shows the combined pre-subsidy rate for two adults. Add dependents or subsidies in your application to refine it.

  • Great for households deciding between PPO and HMO networks.
  • Telehealth and HSA perks (when offered) apply to both members.
Issuer profile See benefits

Preventive Care/Screening/Immunization

No Charge

Emergency Room Services

$1000.00 Copay with deductible, 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Durable Medical Equipment

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

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Enrollment guidance

Stay on top of 2026 ACA deadlines

Open Enrollment window

Marketplace enrollment for 2026 coverage typically runs Nov 1 – Jan 15 (dates may vary slightly in Texas). Submit changes before the deadline to avoid a coverage gap.

  • Enroll by Dec 15 for Jan 1 starts.
  • Finalize plan switches before the window closes.

Special Enrollment Periods

You can change plans mid-year if you experience a qualifying life event (move, childbirth, marriage, loss of other coverage).

  • Report the event within 60 days.
  • Keep documentation handy for Healthcare.gov or your state exchange.

CSR & subsidy reminders

Premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions (CSR) update annually when you re-submit your marketplace application.

  • Enter accurate income to maximize Advanced Premium Tax Credits.
  • Limited Cost Sharing Plan Variation plans like this one keep deductibles and copays lower if you qualify.

Thinking about switching?

Before you leave your current plan, compare networks, drug coverage, and total cost using the cards on this page.

  • Match provider networks so ongoing care isn’t disrupted.
  • Confirm prescriptions stay on-formulary or budget for tier changes.

Top covered benefits

How this plan handles key care scenarios

Preventive Care/Screening/Immunization

No Charge

Emergency Room Services

$1000.00 Copay with deductible, 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Durable Medical Equipment

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Premium snapshot

Plan identifiers & filings

Track the official identifiers, documents, and filing dates tied to this plan. Open the marketing or formulary links whenever you need the latest PDF from the issuer.

Plan ID 33602TX0870059
Coverage year 2026
State Texas
Issuer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Formulary document Download formulary
Marketing materials View marketing kit
Variant ID 33602TX0870059-03
Available variants

Standard Off Exchange Plan · 33602TX0870059-00

Standard On Exchange Plan · 33602TX0870059-01

Open to Indians below 300% FPL · 33602TX0870059-02

Open to Indians above 300% FPL · 33602TX0870059-03

Last plan update Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00 GMT
Last HealthPorta import Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:13 GMT

Network stats

Provider access snapshot

Review the network branding plus the number of in-network clinicians we track from issuer filings. Counts update with each CMS import (Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:13 GMT).

All providers in Texas 172549
PCPs in Texas 21983
Telehealth support Data pending
Nationwide providers 433095
172,549 doctors statewide 21,983 PCPs 822 OB/GYN
Providers Texas All US states
All 172549 433095
PCP 21983 25757
Allergy 75 87
OB/GYN 822 946
Dentists 9697 99498

Drug coverage overview

3,967 drugs tracked

Inspect tier distribution plus authorization, step therapy, and quantity-limit counts sourced from HealthPorta’s formulary import.

Tier Covered drugs
NON-PREFERRED-GENERIC 2,316
NON-PREFERRED-SPECIALTY 915
NON-PREFERRED-BRAND 736
Prior authorization Drugs
Required 952
Not Required 3,015
Step therapy Drugs
Required 29
Not Required 3,938
Quantity limits Drugs
Has Limit 1,678
No Limit 2,289

Customer highlights

What stands out for members

  • Issuer: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas · Plan ID 33602TX0870059 · 2026 filing.
  • Disease management programs available: Asthma, Depression, Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure & High Cholesterol, Low Back Pain, Pain Management, Pregnancy.
  • Download the latest formulary directly from the issuer here.
  • Review marketing brochures and SBC PDFs via the issuer marketing repository.
  • Variant 33602TX0870059-03 (Open to Indians above 300% FPL) currently displayed.
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Benefits

Covered services & limitations

Everyday care

Office visits, preventive care, labs, imaging, and home health.

Chiropractic Care

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Diabetes Education

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Home Health Care Services

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Laboratory Outpatient and Professional Services

30.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Other Practitioner Office Visit (Nurse, Physician Assistant)

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Preventive Care/Screening/Immunization

No Charge

Primary Care Visit to Treat an Injury or Illness

$75.00

Rehabilitative Occupational and Rehabilitative Physical Therapy

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Rehabilitative Speech Therapy

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Specialist Visit

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Urgent Care Centers or Facilities

$120.00

X-rays and Diagnostic Imaging

30.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Hospital & urgent

Emergency room, inpatient stays, ambulance, and surgeries.

Chemotherapy

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Delivery and All Inpatient Services for Maternity Care

$950.00 Copay with deductible, 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Dialysis

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Durable Medical Equipment

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Emergency Room Services

$1000.00 Copay with deductible, 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Emergency Transportation/Ambulance

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Hospice Services

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Inpatient Hospital Services (e.g., Hospital Stay)

$950.00 Copay per Stay with deductible, 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Inpatient Physician and Surgical Services

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Mental/Behavioral Health Inpatient Services

$950.00 Copay per Stay with deductible, 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Mental/Behavioral Health Outpatient Services

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Outpatient Facility Fee (e.g., Ambulatory Surgery Center)

$600.00 Copay with deductible, 30.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Outpatient Surgery Physician/Surgical Services

$200.00 Copay with deductible, 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Radiation

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Skilled Nursing Facility

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Substance Abuse Disorder Inpatient Services

$950.00 Copay per Stay with deductible, 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Substance Abuse Disorder Outpatient Services

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Transplant

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Pregnancy & family

Maternity, newborn, pediatric dental and vision extras.

Basic Dental Care - Child

Coverage details pending

Hearing Aids

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Major Dental Care - Child

Coverage details pending

Prenatal and Postnatal Care

$75.00

Routine Eye Exam for Children

No Charge

Well Baby Visits and Care

No Charge

Pharmacy & drugs

Generic, brand, specialty, and mail order tiers.

Generic Drugs

$5.00

Non-Preferred Brand Drugs

35.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Preferred Brand Drugs

$130.00

Specialty Drugs

45.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Wellness & extras

Vision, dental, therapies, prosthetics, weight management.

Accidental Dental

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Basic Dental Care - Adult

Coverage details pending

Dental Check-Up for Children

Coverage details pending

Infusion Therapy

$100.00

Major Dental Care - Adult

Coverage details pending

Nutritional Counseling

Coverage details pending

Orthodontia - Adult

Coverage details pending

Orthodontia - Child

Coverage details pending

Prosthetic Devices

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Routine Dental Services (Adult)

Coverage details pending

Weight Loss Programs

Coverage details pending

Additional benefits

Other plan-specific services and limitations.

Abortion for Which Public Funding is Prohibited

Coverage details pending

Acupuncture

Coverage details pending

Allergy Testing

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Bariatric Surgery

Coverage details pending

Cosmetic Surgery

Coverage details pending

Eye Glasses for Children

No Charge

Habilitation Services

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Imaging (CT/PET Scans, MRIs)

30.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Infertility Treatment

Coverage details pending

Long-Term/Custodial Nursing Home Care

Coverage details pending

Private-Duty Nursing

Coverage details pending

Reconstructive Surgery

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Routine Eye Exam (Adult)

Coverage details pending

Routine Foot Care

Coverage details pending

Treatment for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Variant attributes

Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 · Variant 33602TX0870059-03

Plan identifiers & tier

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Business Year

2026

CSR Variation Type

Limited Cost Sharing Plan Variation

HIOS Product ID

33602TX087

Metal Level

Expanded Bronze

Plan ID (Standard Component ID with Variant)

33602TX0870059-03

Plan Marketing Name

Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303

Plan Variant Marketing Name

Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303

Issuer & service area

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Issuer ID

33602

Issuer Marketplace Marketing Name

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

Market Coverage

Individual

Multiple In Network Tiers

Yes

National Network

No

Network ID

TXN009

Out of Country Coverage

Yes

Out of Country Coverage Description

No coverage for any services, supplies or drugs received by a Member outside of the United States, except for Emergency Care

Out of Service Area Coverage

Yes

Out of Service Area Coverage Description

Coverage outside our service area is available for Emergency and Urgent Care services only.

Service Area ID

TXS239

State Code

TX

URL for Summary of Benefits & Coverage

Open link

Cost sharing & actuarial values

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

AV Calculator Output Number

0.623437495

Begin Primary Care Deductible Coinsurance After Number Of Copays

0

Inpatient Copayment Maximum Days

0

Medical Drug Deductibles Integrated

Yes

Medical Drug Maximum Out of Pocket Integrated

Yes

SBC Scenario, Having a Baby, Coinsurance

$0

SBC Scenario, Having a Baby, Copayment

$0

SBC Scenario, Having a Baby, Deductible

$0

SBC Scenario, Having Diabetes, Coinsurance

$0

SBC Scenario, Having Diabetes, Copayment

$0

SBC Scenario, Having Diabetes, Deductible

$0

SBC Scenario, Treatment of a Simple Fracture, Coinsurance

$0

SBC Scenario, Treatment of a Simple Fracture, Copayment

$0

SBC Scenario, Treatment of a Simple Fracture, Deductible

$0

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), Combined In/Out Network, Family Per Group

per group not applicable

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), Combined In/Out Network, Family Per Person

per person not applicable

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), Combined In/Out Network, Individual

Not Applicable

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 1), Default Coinsurance

50.00%

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 2), Default Coinsurance

50.00%

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), In Network (Tier 1), Family Per Group

$20300 per group

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), In Network (Tier 1), Family Per Person

$10150 per person

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), In Network (Tier 1), Individual

$10,150

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), In Network (Tier 2), Family Per Group

$20300 per group

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), In Network (Tier 2), Family Per Person

$10150 per person

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), In Network (Tier 2), Individual

$10,150

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), Out of Network, Family Per Group

per group not applicable

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), Out of Network, Family Per Person

per person not applicable

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical and Drug EHB Benefits (Total), Out of Network, Individual

Not Applicable

Enrollment & documents

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Formulary ID

TXF016

Formulary URL

Open link

Plan Brochure

Open link

SBC Scenario, Having a Baby, Limit

$60

SBC Scenario, Having Diabetes, Limit

$20

SBC Scenario, Treatment of a Simple Fracture, Limit

$0

URL for Enrollment Payment

Open link

Additional attributes

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Begin Primary Care Cost-Sharing After Number Of Visits

0

Child-Only Offering

Allows Adult and Child-Only

Composite Rating Offered

No

Dental Only Plan

No

Design Type

Not Applicable

Disease Management Programs Offered

Asthma, Depression, Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure & High Cholesterol, Low Back Pain, Pain Management, Pregnancy

EHB Percent of Total Premium

1

First Tier Utilization

85%

Import Date

10/15/2025

Limited Cost Sharing Plan Variation - Estimated Advanced Payment

$0.00

HSA Eligible

Yes

New/Existing Plan

Existing

Notice Required for Pregnancy

No

Is a Referral Required for Specialist?

Yes

Plan Effective Date

1/1/2026

Plan Expiration Date

12/31/2026

Plan Type

POS

QHP/Non QHP

Both

Second Tier Utilization

15%

Source Name

HIOS

Specialist Requiring a Referral

Referrals are required for some services. Please check with your Medical Group for details.

Plan ID

33602TX0870059

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, Combined In/Out of Network, Family Per Group

per group not applicable

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, Combined In/Out of Network, Family Per Person

per person not applicable

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, Combined In/Out of Network, Individual

Not Applicable

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 1), Family Per Group

$14000 per group

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 1), Family Per Person

$7000 per person

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 1), Individual

$7,000

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 2), Family Per Group

$14000 per group

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 2), Family Per Person

$7000 per person

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 2), Individual

$7,000

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Family Per Group

$45000 per group

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Family Per Person

$15000 per person

Combined Medical and Drug EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Individual

$15,000

Unique Plan Design

No

Wellness Program Offered

No

Copay & coinsurance

Pharmacy cost sharing by tier

Drug tier Pharmacy type Copay amount Copay option Coinsurance rate Coinsurance option Mail order

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose the right ACA plan in Texas?

Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 (33602TX0870059) is a Expanded Bronze POS from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas in Texas for the 2026 coverage year.

Compare it against other options with the HealthPorta plan finder to confirm premiums, deductibles, and network access fit your household.

Does Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 support telehealth or virtual urgent care?

The issuer has not published telehealth details yet. Review the Summary of Benefits and Coverage to confirm if virtual visits are included.

Is Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 HSA-eligible and does it include dental or vision coverage?

It is HSA-eligible, so you can pair it with a Health Savings Account to lower taxes.

Dental coverage is not listed for this plan.

Vision add-ons: Child.

Does Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 support mail-order prescriptions?

Mail order coverage is not listed for this plan, so confirm with the issuer before relying on home delivery.

Which disease management programs come with Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303?

The issuer lists disease management resources for: Asthma, Depression, Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure & High Cholesterol, Low Back Pain, Pain Management, Pregnancy.

Is there out-of-country coverage for Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303?

Yes, limited out-of-country coverage is available. Review the Summary of Benefits for reimbursement steps. Details: No coverage for any services, supplies or drugs received by a Member outside of the United States, except for Emergency Care

Does Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 cover care outside the service area?

Yes, you have limited out-of-area coverage. See the plan documents for referral and prior authorization rules. Details: Coverage outside our service area is available for Emergency and Urgent Care services only.

Disclaimer: Based on the Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:13 GMT HealthPorta import from CMS issuer filings. Data is best-effort and should be validated with the issuer directly. Sources: CMS.gov and the HealthPorta Healthcare MRF API.
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