CHRISTUS Marketplace Plans Louisiana 2027 | Thrive

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CHRISTUS Marketplace Plans in Louisiana

Updated October 8, 2026

CHRISTUS Health Plan sells HMOs in eight parishes around Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Natchitoches and Leesville. It's run by CHRISTUS Health, which owns hospitals in those areas.

  • Medical care scored 1 of 5 in 2026; member experience not rated.
  • Proposed changes are as filed. Final 2027 rates are published when open enrollment starts.

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8 of 64Louisiana counties (2026)
HMOPlan type
2 of 5CMS quality rating (2026)
+13.4%Proposed 2027 change

What makes CHRISTUS different from other Louisiana insurers?

  1. Its September 2026 directory lists CHRISTUS hospitals in Shreveport, Alexandria and Lake Charles, plus Natchitoches Regional and Byrd Regional in Leesville.

  2. CHRISTUS Gold and Gold Plus have no deductible and $5 primary care visits. CHRISTUS Gold lists $0 generic drugs.

  3. In 2026, Value Silver set the deductible and the out-of-pocket maximum at the same $5,400. After that, covered care costs nothing more.

  4. Its lowest 2026 silver plan was the cheapest at age 21 in Caddo, Calcasieu and Rapides parishes.

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Is CHRISTUS a good Marketplace option in Louisiana?

CHRISTUS is a good fit if you get care at CHRISTUS hospitals in Shreveport, Alexandria or Lake Charles. It's an HMO in eight parishes. Search its directory for your hospital; we didn't find Willis-Knighton listed.

Who should consider CHRISTUS?

  • You get care at CHRISTUS hospitals in Shreveport, Alexandria or Lake Charles
  • You live in one of its eight parishes
  • You want a gold plan without a deductible

Who should look elsewhere?

  • It's an HMO in eight parishes. Search its directory for your hospital; we didn't find Willis-Knighton listed.
  • CMS scored its medical care 1 of 5 for 2026, with 2 stars overall in both 2025 and 2026.
  • Value Silver plans must meet a higher value rule in 2027, so deductibles and maximums rise.

Which CHRISTUS plans should you look at first?

BronzeCHRISTUS Value Bronze$402/monthAge 40, 2026 premium before tax creditsLowest monthly premium
GoldCHRISTUS Gold$667/monthAge 40, 2026 premium before tax creditsLowest deductible, $0
SilverCHRISTUS Silver Essential$566/monthAge 40, 2026 premium before tax credits$5 primary care visits before the deductible

2027 plan-by-plan prices and copays appear here once HealthCare.gov publishes them on November 1.

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How much do CHRISTUS plans cost in Louisiana?

CHRISTUS sold 15 plans in Louisiana for 2026, starting at $402 a month at age 40 before tax credits. Its average proposed change for 2027 is +13.4%.

Which CHRISTUS plans were sold in Louisiana in 2026?

Premium is the lowest monthly premium before tax credits across Louisiana rating areas. OOP max is the out-of-pocket maximum. Costs are in network, for the standard version of each plan.
PlanMetalTypePremium (age 40)DeductibleOOP maxPrimary careSpecialistGeneric RxHSACountiesCompare
CHRISTUS Value BronzeMetalBronzeTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$402Deductible$10,600OOP max$10,600Primary care$0 after deductibleSpecialist$0 after deductibleGeneric Rx$0 after deductibleHSANoCounties8Compare
CHRISTUS Value Bronze PlusMetalBronzeTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$419Deductible$10,600OOP max$10,600Primary care$0 after deductibleSpecialist$0 after deductibleGeneric Rx$0 after deductibleHSANoCounties8Compare
CHRISTUS Standard Expanded BronzeMetalBronzeTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$424Deductible$7,500OOP max$10,000Primary care$50Specialist$100Generic Rx$25HSANoCounties8Compare
CHRISTUS Bronze EssentialMetalBronzeTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$443Deductible$7,450OOP max$9,850Primary care$60Specialist$80Generic Rx$30HSANoCounties8Compare
CHRISTUS Bronze Essential PlusMetalBronzeTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$460Deductible$7,450OOP max$9,850Primary care$60Specialist$80Generic Rx$30HSANoCounties8Compare
CHRISTUS Value SilverMetalSilverTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$542Deductible$5,400OOP max$5,400Primary care$0 after deductibleSpecialist$0 after deductibleGeneric Rx$0 after deductibleHSANoCounties2Compare
CHRISTUS Value Silver PlusMetalSilverTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$562Deductible$5,400OOP max$5,400Primary care$0 after deductibleSpecialist$0 after deductibleGeneric Rx$0 after deductibleHSANoCounties2Compare
CHRISTUS Standard SilverMetalSilverTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$562Deductible$6,000OOP max$8,900Primary care$40Specialist$80Generic Rx$20HSANoCounties8Compare
CHRISTUS Silver EssentialMetalSilverTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$566Deductible$6,900OOP max$9,300Primary care$5Specialist$50Generic Rx$10HSANoCounties8Compare
CHRISTUS Silver Essential PlusMetalSilverTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$583Deductible$6,900OOP max$9,300Primary care$5Specialist$50Generic Rx$10HSANoCounties8Compare
CHRISTUS Gold EssentialMetalGoldTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$633Deductible$3,750OOP max$9,200Primary care$5Specialist$35Generic Rx$10HSANoCounties8Compare
CHRISTUS Gold Essential PlusMetalGoldTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$650Deductible$3,750OOP max$9,200Primary care$5Specialist$35Generic Rx$10HSANoCounties8Compare
CHRISTUS Standard GoldMetalGoldTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$655Deductible$2,000OOP max$8,300Primary care$30Specialist$60Generic Rx$15HSANoCounties8Compare
CHRISTUS GoldMetalGoldTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$667Deductible$0OOP max$9,200Primary care$5Specialist$60Generic Rx$0HSANoCounties8Compare
CHRISTUS Gold PlusMetalGoldTypeHMOPremium (age 40)$683Deductible$0OOP max$9,200Primary care$5Specialist$60Generic Rx$0HSANoCounties8Compare

Which other insurers sell Marketplace plans in Louisiana?

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Reviewed by Jacob Guidi, licensed health insurance agent (NPN 19902041), Thrive Benefits Group.

Thrive Benefits Group is not HealthCare.gov or a government agency. Premiums shown are before tax credits, for one person age 40, and most people who qualify for tax credits pay less. Your price depends on your county, age, household and income. Plan details can change; the insurer's plan documents are final.