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Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and its use in determining eligibility for ACA Marketplace subsidies and Medicaid

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Jan 28, 2026
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Differences between ACA subsidies and Medicaid income eligibility in 2026?

the principal difference between ACA (Marketplace) premium subsidies and Medicaid income eligibility is that subsidies operate on a sliding scale for households earning roughly between 100% and 400% o...

Jan 14, 2026
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How does tax-exempt interest affect MAGI eligibility for Marketplace subsidies?

Tax-exempt interest is explicitly added back to adjusted gross income (AGI) when calculating modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) for Marketplace premium tax credit eligibility, so municipal bond int...

Jan 15, 2026
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How did cost-sharing reductions (CSRs) work under the ACA prior to the COVID-19 emergency?

Cost‑sharing reductions (CSRs) were an Affordable Care Act (ACA) mechanism that lowered out‑of‑pocket costs — deductibles, copays and coinsurance — for lower‑income enrollees who selected Silver plans...

Feb 5, 2026

Common mistakes when calculating MAGI for marketplace enrollment?

Common mistakes in calculating the ACA-specific modified adjusted gross income () for usually stem from misunderstanding what counts as MAGI, misreporting household composition, ignoring timing and ve...

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