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QUESTION

I’m 62 and already collecting Social Security. Are my Social Security benefits counted in determining my eligibility for subsidies in the Marketplace?

Individuals with no coverage | Eligibility for Premium Tax Credits and Cost-Sharing Reductions |
ANSWER

Yes, Social Security benefits are counted as income in determining eligibility for premium tax credits in the Marketplace. (HealthCare.gov, What to include as income.)

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