Antidote Health runs a virtual-first HMO in which every member is assigned an Antidote telehealth primary care provider and virtual visits carry a $0 copay. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, the company built its ACA plans around unlimited telehealth, $0 copays on listed generic medications, and up to four $0 in-person visits a year with Tier 1 local providers. Plans are sold in Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers and issued by Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc. and Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. Benefits include the ACA essential health benefits, chronic condition programs for diabetes and hypertension, mental health care, and pediatric dental and vision. Antidote is a newer plan operating through state-licensed HMO subsidiaries and carries no AM Best financial strength rating, so weigh network size against price when you compare it with a legacy carrier.
