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In reply to the discussion: I guess Obama wants me to work harder :) [View all]NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)180. Screencap from a Pennsylvania site and link to Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC) $213/month.
Check this page: https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/advanced-premium-tax-credit/
Here's the calculation for your potential tax credit:
As Nadin suggests, you should call a navigator armed with all this new knowledge and ask the right questions.
You can modify the plan you signed up for, be sure to ask about that, too.
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Does your state have Expanded Medicaid? If not, you may fall into the situation
SharonAnn
Dec 2013
#146
Does healthcare.gov include tax credits in their computations...I did the interview on the website..
hexola
Dec 2013
#32
I highly recommend using the phone, then you can ask every question and get every detail.
NYC_SKP
Dec 2013
#38
You have to enter your state and then it takes you to information specific to your state.
NYC_SKP
Dec 2013
#56
I'd double check my healthcare.gov numbers for you but the website says "Too busy"
hexola
Dec 2013
#23
I crunched your numbers. Your age, $12,000.... Your premium will be $20/month, average for US.
NYC_SKP
Dec 2013
#6
Doesnt sound like that is possible...the girl on the phone couldn't even look at it...
hexola
Dec 2013
#170
Shouldn't you be thrilled to be getting health insurance for a reasonable amount?
factsarenotfair
Dec 2013
#22
You'll need to read the OP's post again. It's in there between parenthesis.
BlueCaliDem
Dec 2013
#19
I am in PA, and I got 150 in subsidies, and I make more than you. You are doing something
msanthrope
Dec 2013
#25
If you can build websites, you should be able to make a lot of money easily.
factsarenotfair
Dec 2013
#27
Im at the Enrollment stage where they show all the plans...I see nothing like that...
hexola
Dec 2013
#40
The plan was for folks in this position to get Medicaid under the expansion
TheKentuckian
Dec 2013
#189
Obama definitely wants you to work harder to figure out what your real rate would be...nt
SidDithers
Dec 2013
#62
Nice snark. But, Obama doesn't want you to lose your "paid for house" either, especially if you....
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2013
#70
Just to be clear...I have applied at healthcare.gov - and these are the results from the pdf.
hexola
Dec 2013
#75
I looked at the calculator on the ACA. For Ohio where I live a silver plan with a $15000 income at
doc03
Dec 2013
#82
So far...all Im doing is relaying my experience with Healthcare.gov as a PA resident.
hexola
Dec 2013
#105
Don't call as someone who already applied, call for information as if you haven't applied.
NYC_SKP
Dec 2013
#172
You need to do research on your end about the tax subsidies. Call a Highmark agent.
NYC_SKP
Dec 2013
#176
The poster doesn't make enough to qualify for subsidies. The plan was for folks like them
TheKentuckian
Dec 2013
#201
These arent "my" numbers...these are from the post-application page on healthcare.gov
hexola
Dec 2013
#101
Folks, It looks like the OP may fall into that nasty gap between ACA and Medicaid
Schema Thing
Dec 2013
#104
Yeah, but your o.p. sounds like all the rightwing misinformation emails flying around the net. You
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2013
#127
$15000 is 131% of poverty according to the ACA and premiums are no more than $2%
doc03
Dec 2013
#119
Next he'll put regulations on your wood stove and force you to freeze to death.
JoePhilly
Dec 2013
#128
"RW website as a response ... you see where I'm going here ... right?" I certainly do.
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2013
#181
Well I'm sorry to say that you might have to call them back and start from scratch.
NYC_SKP
Dec 2013
#166
47 years, zip code 17901, $15,000/year income. You are due a $203/month tax subsidy.
NYC_SKP
Dec 2013
#179
Screencap from a Pennsylvania site and link to Advanced Premium Tax Credit (APTC) $213/month.
NYC_SKP
Dec 2013
#180
Thanks for your work on this NYC, but I don't think the o.p. was actually interested in results.
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2013
#182
And I am FAR from a typical applicant...so there's no broad brush available in my shoes!!!
hexola
Dec 2013
#210
Perhaps you could edit your o.p.? Seeing how you didn't have the facts? That would be "honest".
Tarheel_Dem
Dec 2013
#200