When creating a new account on HealthCare.gov, individuals are required to verify their identity by answering a series of questions based on information in their credit report, such as former addresses, the bank where they have a mortgage or auto loan, or the year they signed up for a specific…
Updated September 2023 People who enroll in coverage through a health insurance marketplace must pay a monthly premium in order to effectuate and maintain their coverage. The following FAQ explains marketplace policies on premium payments, grace periods for people who do not pay premiums on time, and termination of coverage…
In this Beyond the Basics webinar presented in partnership with the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) on September 19, 2023, Gabrielle Lessard, Senior Policy Attorney at NILC, and Shelby Gonzales, Vice President for Immigration Policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, provide an overview of immigration-related eligibility requirements…
What to Bring to An Appointment Checklist Use this outreach resource to help inform people of the information they will need to bring with them to an enrollment appointment. This will also help people who are enrolling on their own by informing them of the documents they should gather before…
This worksheet will help individuals add up their current monthly income and estimate their annual income for the following year. It will be particularly useful for people with multiple sources of income. This is a fillable worksheet, which means you can fill it out on your computer and email it…
In this Beyond the Basics webinar presented on September 14, 2023, Jenny Sullivan, Director of Health Coverage Access, provided an in-depth review of eligibility rules for premium tax credits as well as how premium tax credits are calculated. Webinar Resources ↓ Presentation Slides (PDF)
In this Beyond the Basics webinar presented on September 12, 2023, Jenny Sullivan, Director of Health Coverage Access, and Allison Orris, Senior Fellow on the Health Policy Team, cover the rules used to determine household size and explain what counts as income when determining eligibility for premium tax credits and…
Out2Enroll is a national initiative launched in September 2013 to connect our communities—LGBT people and our families, friends, and allies—with the health insurance coverage options available under the Affordable Care Act. They offer resources that may be of interest to the Beyond the Basics audience, including: Trans Insurance Guides for 2023…
Updated September 2023 This Employer Coverage & Premium Tax Credit Eligibility Guide explains eligibility rules for individuals with offers of employer-sponsored coverage. It covers how to determine whether employer-sponsored coverage is affordable and minimum value, as well as special rules that reduce an employee’s required contribution. The guide also offers…
Updated September 2023 ↓ Download PDF In general, an individual must not be eligible for minimum essential coverage (MEC) to be eligible for premium tax credits (PTC) in the marketplace, although there are a few exceptions. Being eligible for MEC means the insurance is available to the individual, even if they…
