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132. A post in the thread mentioned this guy has an income of $90,000

So I put that in with a family of 4, adults both aged 40, kids under 20, all non-smokers. Used US Average since I didn't know the state.
Here is the result:

Silver = $712.50/mo.
Bronze = $574.17/mo.

Maybe he's confused and thinks that he has to pay that on top of what he's already paying? Seems like he can stay on a lesser plan, Bronze, and pay just about what he's paying now.

http://kff.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator/?state=ca&zip=&income-type=dollars&income=50%2C000&employer-coverage=0&people=1&adult-count=1&child-count=0&child-tobacco=0#state=&zip=&income-type=dollars&income=90%2C000&employer-coverage=0&people=4&adult-count=2&adults[0][age]=40&adults[0][tobacco]=0&adults[1][age]=40&adults[1][tobacco]=0&child-count=2&child-tobacco=0


Household income in 2014:
382% of poverty level
Unsubsidized annual health insurance premium in 2014:
$9,700
Maximum % of income you have to pay for the non-tobacco premium, if eligible for a subsidy:
9.5%
Amount you pay for the premium:
$8,550 per year
(which equals 9.5% of your household income and covers 88% of the overall premium)
You could receive a government tax credit subsidy of up to:
$1,150
(which covers 12% of the overall premium)

Bronze Plan

The premium and subsidy amounts above are based on a Silver plan.You have the option to apply the subsidy toward the purchase of other levels of coverage, such as a Gold plan (which would be more comprehensive) or a Bronze plan (which would be less comprehensive).

For example, you could enroll in a Bronze plan for about $6,890 per year (which is 7.66% of your household income, after taking into account $1,150 in subsidies). For most people, the Bronze plan represents the minimum level of coverage required under health reform. Although you would pay less in premiums by enrolling in a Bronze plan, you will face higher out-of-pocket costs than if you enrolled in a Silver plan.