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Antidote Marketplace Plans in Texas
Antidote is a virtual-first insurer new to Texas for 2027, with 27 EPO plans in 18 counties. Most are in South Texas, the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo and El Paso.
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What makes Antidote different from other Texas insurers?
24 of its 27 plans include $0 visits with Antidote's virtual primary and urgent care providers. The three Standard plans don't.
Antidote says it has bilingual member services, Spanish-speaking virtual providers and Spanish-language plan materials.
Its cheapest bronze plan is the lowest bronze price in 13 of its 18 counties, before tax credits.
Enhanced Diabetes plans add select $0 insulin, and Enhanced Blood Pressure Management plans add a $0 Advanced Rx list.

Is Antidote a good Marketplace option in Texas?
Antidote is a good fit if you live in one of Antidote's 18 Texas counties and are comfortable starting care by video. As a first-year insurer here, it has no CMS quality rating and no Texas history.
Who should consider Antidote?
- You live in one of Antidote's 18 Texas counties and are comfortable starting care by video
- You want a plan with Spanish-speaking virtual providers
- You manage diabetes or high blood pressure and want a plan built around it
Who should look elsewhere?
- As a first-year insurer here, it has no CMS quality rating and no Texas history.
- Antidote's announcement names no Texas hospitals. Check its directory for your doctors and hospital before you enroll.
- Plans are EPOs, so care outside the network isn't covered except emergencies.
- Antidote's website also lists Travis, Comal, Hudspeth and San Patricio counties, but its 2027 HealthCare.gov plans don't include them.
Which Antidote plans should you look at first?
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How much do Antidote plans cost in Texas?
Antidote sells 27 plans in Texas for 2027, starting at $410 a month at age 40 before tax credits.
Which Antidote plans are sold in Texas for 2027?
| Plan | Metal | Type | Premium (age 40) | Deductible | OOP max | Primary care | Specialist | Generic Rx | HSA | Counties | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Essential Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits | MetalBronze | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$410 | Deductible$8,700 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$75 | Specialist$150 | Generic Rx$50 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Bronze Essential+Dental Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits | MetalBronze | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$421 | Deductible$8,700 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$75 | Specialist$150 | Generic Rx$50 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Bronze Enhanced Blood Pressure Management Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and $0 Advanced Rx | MetalBronze | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$432 | Deductible$8,700 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$100 | Generic Rx$25 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Bronze Enhanced Diabetes Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and Select $0 Insulin | MetalBronze | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$434 | Deductible$8,700 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$100 | Generic Rx$25 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Bronze Enhanced Blood Pressure Management+Dental Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and $0 Advanced Rx | MetalBronze | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$444 | Deductible$8,700 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$100 | Generic Rx$25 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Bronze Enhanced Diabetes+Dental Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and Select $0 Insulin | MetalBronze | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$445 | Deductible$8,700 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$100 | Generic Rx$25 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Bronze Elite $0 Deductible Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and More $0 Benefits | MetalBronze | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$487 | Deductible$0 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$75 | Specialist$150 | Generic Rx$50 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Bronze Standard | MetalBronze | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$493 | Deductible$7,500 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$50 | Specialist$100 | Generic Rx$25 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Bronze Elite+Dental $0 Deductible Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and More $0 Benefits | MetalBronze | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$498 | Deductible$0 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$75 | Specialist$150 | Generic Rx$50 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Silver Essential Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits | MetalSilver | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$685 | Deductible$7,500 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$50 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Silver Essential +Dental Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits | MetalSilver | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$697 | Deductible$7,500 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$50 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Silver Enhanced Blood Pressure Management Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and $0 Advanced Rx | MetalSilver | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$709 | Deductible$7,500 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$45 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Silver Enhanced Diabetes Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and Select $0 Insulin | MetalSilver | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$710 | Deductible$7,500 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$45 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Silver Enhanced Blood Pressure Management+Dental Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and $0 Advanced Rx | MetalSilver | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$722 | Deductible$7,500 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$45 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Silver Enhanced Diabetes+Dental Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and Select $0 Insulin | MetalSilver | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$722 | Deductible$7,500 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$45 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Silver Elite Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and More $0 Benefits | MetalSilver | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$796 | Deductible$6,500 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$30 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Silver Elite+Dental Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and More $0 Benefits | MetalSilver | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$809 | Deductible$6,500 | OOP max$12,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$30 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Silver Standard | MetalSilver | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$834 | Deductible$6,400 | OOP max$10,300 | Primary care$40 | Specialist$80 | Generic Rx$20 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Gold Essential Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits | MetalGold | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$602 | Deductible$4,000 | OOP max$9,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$20 | Generic Rx$5 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Gold Enhanced Blood Pressure Management Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and $0 Advanced Rx | MetalGold | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$611 | Deductible$3,000 | OOP max$9,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$25 | Generic Rx$5 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Gold Enhanced Diabetes Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and Select $0 Insulin | MetalGold | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$611 | Deductible$3,000 | OOP max$9,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$25 | Generic Rx$5 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Gold Essential+Dental Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits | MetalGold | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$615 | Deductible$4,000 | OOP max$9,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$20 | Generic Rx$5 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Gold Enhanced Blood Pressure Management+Dental Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and $0 Advanced Rx | MetalGold | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$623 | Deductible$3,000 | OOP max$9,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$25 | Generic Rx$5 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Gold Enhanced Diabetes+Dental Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and Select $0 Insulin | MetalGold | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$624 | Deductible$3,000 | OOP max$9,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$25 | Generic Rx$5 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Gold Elite Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and More $0 Benefits | MetalGold | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$644 | Deductible$3,000 | OOP max$9,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$25 | Generic Rx$5 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Gold Elite+Dental Unlimited $0 Antidote PCP/Urgent Virtual Visits and More $0 Benefits | MetalGold | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$656 | Deductible$3,000 | OOP max$9,000 | Primary care$0 | Specialist$25 | Generic Rx$5 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
| Gold Standard | MetalGold | TypeEPO | Premium (age 40)$712 | Deductible$2,500 | OOP max$8,600 | Primary care$30 | Specialist$60 | Generic Rx$15 | HSANo | Counties18 | Compare |
What else should you know about Antidote in Texas?
Antidote also sells Marketplace plans in Arizona and Ohio. CMS denied its earlier Exchange certification there, and a federal court upheld that in 2024. It later sold Arizona plans for 2025 and 2026.
Which other insurers sell Marketplace plans in Texas?
Sources
- Antidote Health, expansion into Texas and Georgia (Business Wire), October 21, 2026
- Antidote Health, 2027 coverage areas, accessed November 3, 2026
- CMS QHP Landscape PY2027 Individual Medical, accessed November 2, 2026
- CMS Marketplace Quality Rating System, PY2026, October 2025
- CMS QHP Landscape and Benefits and Cost Sharing Public Use Files, plan year 2027, checked November 2, 2026
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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.