The Heath Insurance Marketplace uses an income figure called Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) to determine the programs and savings you qualify for. For most people, it’s identical or very close to Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). MAGI is not a line on your federal tax return.

Does Social Security count towards Obamacare?

Non-taxable Social Security benefits are counted as income for the Affordable Care Act and affect tax credits. This means that when calculating your eligibility for a subsidy your social security income is used to determine your eligibility and may affect the amount you qualify for.

How does the health insurance marketplace calculator work?

The Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator allows you to enter household income in terms of 2020 dollars or as a percent of the Federal poverty level. Household income includes incomes of the person who pays taxes, the spouse, and children, known as dependents on tax returns.

How do I estimate my income to get health insurance?

Include everyone in your household. Be sure to count income for everyone in your household who you list on your tax return, including you, your spouse, and any dependents who have a job – whether or not they need health care coverage through the health insurance Marketplace.

Do you have to estimate your household income to apply for marketplace?

When you fill out a Marketplace application, you’ll need to estimate what your household income is likely to be for the year. Marketplace savings are based on your expected household income for the year you want coverage, not last year’s income. You must make your best estimate so you qualify for the right amount of savings.

What kind of income is included in the marketplace?

The Marketplace counts estimated income of all household members. Learn more about who’s counted in a Marketplace household. The Marketplace uses an income number called modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) to determine eligibility for savings.