Christus Health Plan on Aug. 19 secured a license to operate as a health maintenance organization in Louisiana.
The insurer is set to finalize its form and rates for on-exchange and off-exchange products in 2020. Once the filings have been successfully brought into compliance, Christus Health Plan's products will be available during the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15.
Initially, Christus Health Plan will offer its on-exchange product in the Shreveport/Bossier, Lake Charles and Alexandria areas. The off-exchange product will be provided in the whole western third of Louisiana.
