Glossary
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- ACA
- ACA Marketplace
- ACA subsidies
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- CMS
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- QLE
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- Section 1115
- Silver Plan
- Silver plan
Cost-sharing Reduction (CSR)
A subsidy available through the ACA Marketplace that lowers out-of-pocket costs like deductibles, copays, and coinsurance for eligible individuals. CSR is available to people who enroll in Silver-tier plans and meet specific income requirements.
A subsidy available through the ACA Marketplace that lowers out-of-pocket costs like deductibles, copays, and coinsurance for eligible individuals. CSR is available to people who enroll in Silver-tier plans and meet specific income requirements.
Extra Help (Medicare Part D)
A federal program that helps individuals with limited income and resources pay for the costs of prescription drugs under Medicare Part D. Extra Help covers premiums, deductibles, and copayments for eligible beneficiaries.
A federal program that helps individuals with limited income and resources pay for the costs of prescription drugs under Medicare Part D. Extra Help covers premiums, deductibles, and copayments for eligible beneficiaries.
Financial Assistance (ACA)
Subsidies provided through the ACA Marketplace to help eligible individuals and families pay for health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs. There are two main types of financial assistance: premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions.
Subsidies provided through the ACA Marketplace to help eligible individuals and families pay for health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs. There are two main types of financial assistance: premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions.
Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)
A federal program that helps Medicare Part D beneficiaries with limited income and resources pay for prescription drug costs. The LIS program covers premiums, deductibles, and copayments for eligible individuals, reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
A federal program that helps Medicare Part D beneficiaries with limited income and resources pay for prescription drug costs. The LIS program covers premiums, deductibles, and copayments for eligible individuals, reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
Premium Tax Credit
A subsidy provided under the ACA to help eligible individuals and families pay for health insurance premiums. Premium tax credits are based on income and are available to those purchasing coverage through the ACA Marketplace.
A subsidy provided under the ACA to help eligible individuals and families pay for health insurance premiums. Premium tax credits are based on income and are available to those purchasing coverage through the ACA Marketplace.
Subsidy
Financial assistance provided by the government to help individuals and families afford health insurance. ACA Marketplace subsidies include premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, which lower the cost of premiums and out-of-pocket expenses.
Financial assistance provided by the government to help individuals and families afford health insurance. ACA Marketplace subsidies include premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, which lower the cost of premiums and out-of-pocket expenses.