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Affordable Care Act premium tax credit

The use of HHS poverty guidelines in determining eligibility for the Affordable Care Act premium tax credit

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Jan 14, 2026

What types of income are excluded from ACA subsidy eligibility?

The Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credit (PTC) eligibility hinges on a household’s modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) relative to the federal poverty level (FPL), and in 2026 the temporary expa...

Jan 12, 2026

What documentation do I need to file when reconciling excess premium tax credits?

Form 8962 (Premium Tax Credit) plus the Health Insurance Marketplace statement, Form 1095‑A, are the core documents required to reconcile any Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC) and report excess APTC o...

Jan 7, 2026

Which federal programs use HHS poverty guidelines and how soon do agencies adopt the 2026 figures?

The HHS poverty guidelines are the administrative numbers that many federal programs use to set income eligibility for benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, TANF, CHIP and immigration-related affidavi...

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