The required contribution percentages for 2017 used to determine whether individuals are eligible for a premium tax credit and whether individuals are eligible for an affordability exemption from the individual mandate have increased.

Premium Tax Credit Eligibility will increase to 9.69% – Percentage is used to determine if an individual is eligible for a premium tax credit to purchase health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange) if not able to get affordable coverage through an eligible employer plan.

Individual Mandate Affordability Exemption will increase to 8.16% – Exemption applies when the individual cannot afford coverage because the minimum amount they must pay for the premiums is more than 8.16% of the individual’s household income.

Pay or Play Affordability Safe Harbors – The employer shared responsibility (“pay or play”) regulations are expected to mirror the percentage in the affordability safe harbors.

 

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