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CHRISTUS Health Advantage
Plan year 2026

CHRISTUS Health Medicare Plus H1189-009 (HMO)

3.5 · 2026 Star Rating · source: CMS · Ratings are updated annually
Monthly premium
$0
+ your Part B premium
Max out-of-pocket
$4,000
in-network annual cap
Primary care
$0
per visit copay
Specialist
$40
per visit

Your costs at a glanceIn-network, for the 2026 plan year

Rx deductible
$250
Inpatient mental health
Days 1-5: $50/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
Outpatient surgery
$200
Emergency room
$150
Urgent care
$40

What's included, and what it's actually worth6 benefits included. Tap any card for the detail

Dental

$3,000/yr allowance
Annual max$3,000/yr allowance
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

OTC allowance

$100/quarter OTC allowance
Prepaid card$100/quarter OTC allowance

Hearing

$395–$1,595copay per hearing aid
Details$395–$1,595 copay per hearing aid
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.

Vision

$300/yr eyewear allowance ($40 exam copay)
Eyewear allowance$300/yr eyewear allowance
Routine eye exam$40 copay
This is a supplemental benefit with plan-specific limits. See plan documents for details.
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Doctor Visits: PCP$0 copay
In-network$0 copay per visit
Doctor Visits: Specialist$40 copay
In-network$40 copay per visit
Outpatient Surgery$200 copay
In-network$200 copay per procedure
Mental HealthDays 1-5: $50/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
Inpatient psychiatricDays 1-5: $50/day, Days 6-90: $0/day
Transportation48 one-way trips/year
Trips per year48 one-way trips/year
MealsMeal benefit

Your coverageCheck your coverageFrom the doctors and prescriptions you added

Your plan's drug tiers30-day retail · after any applicable deductible

Tier 1
$0
Preferred Generic
Tier 2
$0
Generic
Tier 3
25%
Preferred Brand· after deductible
Tier 4
30%
Non-Pref Brand· after deductible
Tier 5
30%
Specialty· after deductible
Tier 6
$0
Tier 6· after deductible

Our take

Where this plan shines

This plan has a $0 monthly premium.
This plan’s out-of-pocket maximum ($4,000) is among the lowest available.
See your primary doctor for $0.

Things to know before you enroll

Network restriction — you’ll need to use in-network providers except in emergencies.
Limited coverage while traveling outside the plan’s service area.
Questions? Talk to a licensed agent at1-866-764-3312 (TTY: 711)

Plan documents

Summary of Benefits (PDF)
Download the plan's official Summary of Benefits document
Evidence of Coverage (PDF)
Complete plan details and rules
Check Your Doctors
See if your doctors accept this plan
Documentos en español
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Helpful next steps

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Members may receive a monthly or quarterly allowance in the form of a benefits prepaid card to pay for a wide range of plan-approved items. Unused amounts will expire at the end of the month or quarter.

Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat plan members, except in emergency situations. For a decision about whether we will cover an out-of-network service, we encourage you to contact the plan.

Dental, hearing, vision, and other supplemental benefits may have limitations and restrictions. These benefits vary by plan. Please refer to the plan's Evidence of Coverage for details.

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