Yes, you should count your spouse’s income to determine whether your own employer-based plan is affordable to you. The test of whether your employer plan is affordable is whether the amount you must contribute to premiums is equal to or less than 8.39 percent of your household income for 2024. Household income includes your spouse's income. Note: if you and your spouse do not file taxes jointly, you are not eligible for premium tax credits. (26 C.F.R. § 1.36B-2; IRS Revenue Procedure 2023-29)
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