Texas health plan · 2026

Guardian Pediatric Essentials · 12846TX0210008

Guardian offers this marketplace plan (Plan ID 12846TX0210008). Use the modules below to compare premiums, coverage structure, provider access, and formulary context against alternative options in the same market.

Metal level: Low Plan type: PPO CSR: Standard Low Off Exchange Plan Issuer: Guardian
Telehealth Data pending HSA eligible Check with issuer Dental Child Vision Not listed

2026 cost summary

Key premiums & cost sharing

Rates mirror the latest CMS import (Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:40 GMT). Personalize costs with your ZIP, age, and subsidies in the plan finder.

Monthly premium

– $22

Before subsidies

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Deductible

N/A

N/A

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Max out-of-pocket

N/A

N/A

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Office visits

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Drug tiers

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$17 / mo before subsidies

≈ $201 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.

$33 / mo before subsidies

≈ $402 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.
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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.
  • Standard Low Off Exchange Plan plans like this one keep deductibles and copays lower if you qualify.

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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 12846TX0210008
Coverage year 2026
State Texas
Issuer Guardian
Variant ID 12846TX0210008-00
Available variants

Standard Off Exchange Plan · 12846TX0210008-00
Last plan update Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00 GMT
Last HealthPorta import Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:40 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, 10 Mar 2026 06:40 GMT).

All providers in Texas N/A
PCPs in Texas N/A
Telehealth support Data pending
Nationwide providers N/A
N/A doctors statewide N/A PCPs N/A OB/GYN

Provider network(s)

['TXN001']

Providers Texas All US states
All N/A N/A
PCP N/A N/A
Allergy N/A N/A
OB/GYN N/A N/A
Dentists N/A N/A

Drug coverage overview

0 drugs tracked

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

Prior authorization Drugs
Required 0
Not Required 0
Step therapy Drugs
Required 0
Not Required 0
Quantity limits Drugs
Has Limit 0
No Limit 0

Customer highlights

What stands out for members

  • Issuer: Guardian · Plan ID 12846TX0210008 · 2026 filing.
  • Variant 12846TX0210008-00 (Standard Off Exchange Plan) currently displayed.
  • Use the cards on this page to explore network stats, drug coverage, and cost-sharing details.
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Benefits

Covered services & limitations

Pregnancy & family

Maternity, newborn, pediatric dental and vision extras.

Basic Dental Care - Child

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible
Tier 1 in-network 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible
Out-of-network 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Major Dental Care - Child

50.00% Coinsurance after deductible
Tier 1 in-network 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible
Out-of-network 50.00% Coinsurance after deductible

Wellness & extras

Vision, dental, therapies, prosthetics, weight management.

Accidental Dental

Coverage details pending

Issuer did not share extra notes for this benefit beyond the summary above.

Basic Dental Care - Adult

Coverage details pending

Issuer did not share extra notes for this benefit beyond the summary above.

Dental Check-Up for Children

30.00%
Tier 1 in-network 30.00%
Out-of-network 30.00%

Major Dental Care - Adult

Coverage details pending

Issuer did not share extra notes for this benefit beyond the summary above.

Orthodontia - Adult

Coverage details pending

Issuer did not share extra notes for this benefit beyond the summary above.

Orthodontia - Child

50.00%
Tier 1 in-network 50.00%
Out-of-network 50.00%

Routine Dental Services (Adult)

Coverage details pending

Issuer did not share extra notes for this benefit beyond the summary above.

Variant attributes

Guardian Pediatric Essentials · Variant 12846TX0210008-00

Plan identifiers & tier

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Business Year

2026

CSR Variation Type

Standard Low Off Exchange Plan

HIOS Product ID

12846TX021

Metal Level

Low

Plan ID (Standard Component ID with Variant)

12846TX0210008-00

Plan Marketing Name

Guardian Pediatric Essentials

Plan Variant Marketing Name

Guardian Pediatric Essentials

Issuer & service area

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Issuer ID

12846

Issuer Marketplace Marketing Name

Guardian

Market Coverage

SHOP (Small Group)

Multiple In Network Tiers

No

National Network

Yes

Network ID

TXN001

Out of Country Coverage

No

Out of Service Area Coverage

Yes

Out of Service Area Coverage Description

Coverage is provided outside of the Service Area

Service Area ID

TXS002

State Code

TX

Cost sharing & actuarial values

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Begin Primary Care Deductible Coinsurance After Number Of Copays

0

Inpatient Copayment Maximum Days

0

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, Combined In/Out Network, Family Per Group

$900 per group

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, Combined In/Out Network, Family Per Person

$450 per person

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, Combined In/Out

$450

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

per group not applicable

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

per person not applicable

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

Not Applicable

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, Out of Network, Family Per Group

per group not applicable

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, Out of Network, Family Per Person

per person not applicable

Maximum Out of Pocket for Medical EHB Benefits, Out of Network, Individual

Not Applicable

Additional attributes

Issuer-provided metadata for this variant.

Begin Primary Care Cost-Sharing After Number Of Visits

0

Child-Only Offering

Allows Child-Only

Composite Rating Offered

No

Dental Only Plan

Yes

First Tier Utilization

100%

Import Date

10/28/2025

Guaranteed Rate

Guaranteed Rate

New/Existing Plan

New

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

per group not applicable

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

$150 per person

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

$150

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

per group not applicable

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

per person not applicable

Medical EHB Deductible, In Network (Tier 1), Individual

Not Applicable

Medical EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Family Per Group

per group not applicable

Medical EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Family Per Person

per person not applicable

Medical EHB Deductible, Out of Network, Individual

Not Applicable

Plan Effective Date

1/1/2026

Plan Expiration Date

12/31/2026

Plan Type

PPO

QHP/Non QHP

Off the Exchange

Source Name

HIOS

Plan ID

12846TX0210008

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?

Guardian Pediatric Essentials (12846TX0210008) is a Low PPO from Guardian 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 Guardian Pediatric Essentials 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 Guardian Pediatric Essentials HSA-eligible and does it include dental or vision coverage?

HSA eligibility is not published; check the Summary of Benefits or ask the issuer.

Dental add-ons: Child.

Vision coverage is not listed for this plan.

Does Guardian Pediatric Essentials support mail-order prescriptions?

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

Is there out-of-country coverage for Guardian Pediatric Essentials?

No, out-of-country services are not covered for this plan.

Does Guardian Pediatric Essentials 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 is provided outside of the Service Area

How do I enroll in or manage payments for Guardian Pediatric Essentials?

Use HealthPorta to shortlist plans, then finish enrollment through Healthcare.gov or your state-based marketplace.

Disclaimer: Based on the Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:40 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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