How much help will I get paying for Marketplace coverage in 2027?

Estimates the 2027 premium tax credit from your household size, your expected income and the price of your benchmark Silver plan, using the IRS table for 2027. It shows the 400% cliff and Florida’s coverage gap plainly, because those are where most estimates go wrong.

How this is calculated

The premium tax credit fills the gap between the benchmark Silver plan's price and a set share of your income. The share rises with income, from 2.15% just above the poverty level to 10.22% between three and four times it. Above four times the poverty level there is no credit at all for 2027, because the larger credits available from 2021 through 2025 were not extended.

Where your income sits

Coverage in 2027 is measured against the 2026 federal poverty guidelines: $15,960 for one person in the 48 contiguous states, plus $5,680 for each additional person.

income / (15,960 + 5,680 x (household size - 1))

Your expected contribution

The IRS table for 2027 sets the share of income you are expected to pay. Within each band the share rises in a straight line from the band's starting to its ending percentage.

under 133%: 2.15% · 133–150%: 3.23→4.30% · 150–200%: 4.30→6.78% · 200–250%: 6.78→8.66% · 250–300%: 8.66→10.22% · 300–400%: 10.22%

The credit

The benchmark premium less your expected contribution, never below zero, and only when income is between 100% and 400% of the poverty level.

max(0, benchmark premium - applicable % x income / 12)

Starting assumptions, and where each one comes from

Assumption	Default	Source
Poverty level, one person	$15,960 (+$5,680 each additional)	HHS 2026 poverty guidelines, used for 2027 coverage.
Contribution percentages	2.15% to 10.22%	IRS Revenue Procedure 2026-26, applicable percentage table for 2027.
Benchmark premium	$683 a month	KFF, 2026 Florida average benchmark premium for a 40-year-old. An example only; 2027 prices are set later in the year.

Sources

Important

This is an estimate, not an eligibility decision. HealthCare.gov decides the credit when you apply, and the final amount is settled on your 2027 tax return.

If your actual 2027 income is higher than you estimate, you repay the excess credit with your taxes. Starting with 2026 coverage there is no cap on that repayment, so update the Marketplace promptly when your income changes.

Income is not the only test. You generally cannot get the credit if you can get affordable employer coverage, Medicare or Medicaid, if you are married and file separately, or if your immigration status does not qualify; from 2027 fewer lawfully present immigrants qualify.

Figures reflect federal law as of September 2026. If Congress changes the credit, this page will be updated.

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Common questions

Did the larger subsidies from 2021–2025 come back for 2027?

No. They expired at the end of 2025 and, as of September 2026, have not been extended. For 2027 the credit again stops at 400% of the poverty level, and the share of income you pay is higher than it was under the enhanced credits.

What happens if my income is a little over 400% of the poverty level?

You lose the whole credit, not part of it. That is why the estimate of income you give the Marketplace matters: lowering MAGI, for example with pre-tax retirement contributions, can bring a household back under the limit. A tax professional can tell you what applies to you.

I live in Florida and my income is below the poverty level. What can I get?

Marketplace credits start at 100% of the poverty level, and Florida has not expanded Medicaid to most adults, so some people fall between the two. Children, pregnant women, parents with very low income and people with disabilities may still qualify for Medicaid; apply through the state to find out.

Do I have to take the credit in advance?

No. You can have it paid to your insurer each month, take part of it, or claim all of it when you file your taxes. Taking less in advance lowers the risk of a repayment if your income rises.

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