Illinois health plan · 2026

UHC Bronze Value (Rx Copay, No Referrals) · 42529IL0070018

UnitedHealthcare of Illinois, Inc. offers this marketplace health insurance plan (Plan ID 42529IL0070018) 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.

Issuer: UnitedHealthcare of Illinois, Inc.
Telehealth Data pending HSA eligible Check with issuer Dental Not listed Vision Not listed
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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.

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Deductible

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Max out-of-pocket

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Drug tiers

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$421 / mo before subsidies

≈ $5057 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.

$1330 / mo before subsidies

≈ $15956 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.

$1530 / mo before subsidies

≈ $18356 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.

$1102 / mo before subsidies

≈ $13225 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.
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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 Illinois). 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.
  • Silver-tier CSR plans lower deductibles for households ≤250% FPL.

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.

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 42529IL0070018
Coverage year 2026
State Illinois
Issuer UnitedHealthcare of Illinois, Inc.
Formulary document Download formulary
Marketing materials View marketing kit
Last plan update Thu, 10 Jul 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 Illinois 898
PCPs in Illinois 92
Telehealth support Data pending
Nationwide providers 1906
898 doctors statewide 92 PCPs

Provider network(s)

Providers Illinois All US states
All 898 1906
PCP 92 99
Allergy 1 1
OB/GYN N/A N/A
Dentists N/A N/A

Drug coverage overview

3,776 drugs tracked

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

Tier Covered drugs
NON-PREFERRED-BRAND 1,415
PREFERRED-GENERIC 1,406
ZERO-COST-SHARE-PREVENTIVE 481
SPECIALTY 474
Prior authorization Drugs
Required 706
Not Required 3,070
Step therapy Drugs
Required 24
Not Required 3,752
Quantity limits Drugs
Has Limit 1,762
No Limit 2,014

Customer highlights

What stands out for members

  • Issuer: UnitedHealthcare of Illinois, Inc. · Plan ID 42529IL0070018 · 2026 filing.
  • Download the latest formulary directly from the issuer here.
  • Review marketing brochures and SBC PDFs via the issuer marketing repository.
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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 Illinois?

UHC Bronze Value (Rx Copay, No Referrals) (42529IL0070018) is a marketplace plan from UnitedHealthcare of Illinois, Inc. in Illinois 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 UHC Bronze Value (Rx Copay, No Referrals) 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 UHC Bronze Value (Rx Copay, No Referrals) 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 coverage is not listed for this plan.

Vision coverage is not listed for this plan.

Does UHC Bronze Value (Rx Copay, No Referrals) support mail-order prescriptions?

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

How do I enroll in or manage payments for UHC Bronze Value (Rx Copay, No Referrals)?

Use the issuer portal https://www.uhc.com/ILplanbrochure2026 to pay premiums or start enrollment, then return to HealthPorta for benefit comparisons.

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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