I’m 63 and enrolled in a retiree health plan from my former employer. Can I look for better coverage and subsidies in the Marketplace?
Yes, as long as you do so during the Open Enrollment period.
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Yes, as long as you do so during the Open Enrollment period.
Yes. If you want to obtain coverage through the Marketplace, you may do so, and if your income is at least 100% of the Federal Poverty Level $(15,060 for a single adult or $20,440 for a family of two) in 2025, you may be eligible for premium tax credits.
Yes, assuming you meet the other requirements, you can apply for health plans and premium tax credits in the Marketplace. Your spouse’s eligibility for early retiree coverage will not affect your ability to seek coverage and financial help in the Marketplace.
No. Your eligibility for premium tax credit subsidies and the amount of your premium tax credit will be based on your family income. The amount your spouse pays for his Medicare, Part D, and supplemental insurance premium costs will not be taken into account. Browse more questions in the Medicare and the Marketplace section.
If you have Medicare, you should keep it. Companies that sell Marketplace plans are prohibited from selling these plans to you if they know you are covered by Medicare (this applies even if you have a Medicare Advantage plan, a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, or a Medigap policy).
If you are not yet enrolled in Medicare, you can buy health insurance coverage through the Marketplace before you turn 65, and if you have a Marketplace plan, you can choose to renew it after you turn 65.
No. People on Medicare are not eligible for the premium tax credits, no matter what their income level.
Yes, you are eligible to purchase coverage through the Marketplace, and if your expected income is at least 100% of the federal poverty level in 2025 ($15,060 for an individual) you will qualify for premium tax credits to help make Marketplace coverage more affordable.
Although your husband now qualifies for Medicare, you will not qualify for Medicare until you turn 65. If you do not have health insurance now, you can consider signing up for a Marketplace plan.
Yes, in general, people age 65 or older who are not entitled to premium-free Medicare can purchase health insurance coverage in the Marketplace (except undocumented immigrants).
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