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Freddie

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2. Anyone can use the exchange but subsidies are the issue

Reply to Deep13 (Original post)

Sat Dec 14, 2013, 03:31 AM

Dec 2013

If the employer offers a valid plan that covers the employee for 9.5% or less of his/her gross income then you are not eligible for the subsidy. This is the "family glitch" because it does not consider how much the employer may charge for dependent coverage.

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Obamacare: who may use it? [View all] Deep13 Dec 2013 OP

I believe anyone without a state exchange can use it pugetres Dec 2013 #1

Anyone can use the exchange but subsidies are the issue Freddie Dec 2013 #2

The intent has always been to target the uninsured. Most families will get a better deal through an RBInMaine Dec 2013 #3

If you don't qualify for subsidies and -- especially if -- pnwmom Dec 2013 #4

Thanks all. Just to clarify.... Deep13 Dec 2013 #5