Will Savings or Inheritance Disqualify Me From Medicaid or Cost Assistance?


Savings aren’t counted when determining Medicaid or Cost Assistance. Inheritance tax is typically paid by the estate. In cases where you owe state inheritance taxes those are specifically excluded and cannot be claimed as a deduction.

When Should Dependent Turning 26 Enroll in Their Own Plan?


They should enroll before the 15th of the month before the month they want coverage to start. Losing coverage on a family plan triggers a 120 day special enrollment period starting 60 days before they lose coverage.

How Much is the Fee for a Gap In Coverage?


In 2015 coverage, the annual fee is $325 per adult and $162.50 per child (up to $975 for a family); or 2% of your taxable income, whichever is greater. The monthly fee is 1/12 of the total fee excluding the months you have exemptions for.

Is Simnsa Minimum Essential Coverage?


From looking at the website it looks like Simnsa does offer Minimum Essential Coverage as it seems to meet benefit and cost sharing requirements.

Are Premiums Per-Month or Per-Year?


When you see a health insurance premium amount on the Marketplace, it’s almost always per-month and not per-year.

Do I Need ObamaCare with My Veterans Coverage (VA)?


Veterans coverage (Veteran’s health care program) counts as Minimum Essential Coverage under ObamaCare so you don’t need to get other coverage.

Is CHIP Minimum Essential Coverage?


CHIP counts as Minimum Essential Coverage and therefore meets ACA guidelines.

Are Student Loans Deducted From Income for ObamaCare?


Student loans aren’t counted as taxable income (as you pay them back). This means student loans don’t count toward ObamaCare cost assistance, but interest may.

ObamaCare, What if I’m Unemployed?


If you are unemployed and will have no income you are exempt from the fee, but may be eligible for free or low cost coverage through Medicaid.

Can I Opt-out of ObamaCare?


You don’t really opt-out of Obamacare, but you have lots of choices. No plan should cost more than 9.5% of your income with cost assistance.

How Do Deductibles Work With ObamaCare?


Deductibles are lowered by Cost Sharing Reduction subsidies, on Silver plans only. You’ll pay out of pocket for all care not subject to a copay before you meet your deductible.

Do I Have to Take Employer Coverage?


No one has to take employer coverage. But if you have access to affordable employer coverage you can’t get cost assistance on the Marketplace.

Self Employed, Can’t Afford Coverage, What Do I Do?


ost assistance is based on income. As a self-employed individual you can write off 100% of your premiums (including dental and long-term care coverage) from profits.

How do I Cancel Duplicate ObamaCare Application?


Having two applications won’t be a big deal in most cases. You can simply call HealthCare.Gov and have them help you cancel the additional application.

ObamaCare, Is Maternity Leave Covered?


ObamaCare covers maternity care as an essential benefit, but there is no provision in ObamaCare that affects Maternity leave.

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