It appears we will have 4 companies selling products “On Exchange”, these are the plans that are eligible to use a Advance Premium Tax Credit (tax subsidy) to help purchase if you qualify financially. These 4 companies will be:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield (On and Off Exchange options)
Ambetter
Sendero Health (Ideal Care)
Oscar Health (New entrant into the Austin market)(On and Off Exchange options)
There will also be 2 companies selling product “Off Exchange” only, meaning they cannot use a APTC.
Vista 360
Scott and White (very limited product offering)
At this time, it does not appear that Aetna, Cigna, or United Healthcare will not offer any Qualified Health Plans (QHP’s) in the Texas Market.