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Who is eligible for a premium tax credit?

In general, you may be eligible for the credit if you meet all of the following:

  • buy health insurance through the Marketplace;
  • are ineligible for coverage through an employer or government plan;
  • are within certain income limits;
  • do not file your federal tax return using the status of: Married Filing Separately (unless you meet criteria per tax form instructions)