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Can I change my health insurance if my household income changes?
Answer
A change in income can affect Marketplace financial assistance, but it does not always give you the right to switch plans immediately. Whether you can change plans depends on the size and type of change and whether it creates a Special Enrollment Period.
What to Know
Even when you cannot change plans, you should update your Marketplace income estimate because your premium tax credit may need to be adjusted. A major income decrease can also make someone eligible for Medicaid, while an increase can reduce Marketplace assistance.
What to Do Next
Report significant income changes promptly through the official Marketplace. Review any new eligibility result before changing coverage, and keep documentation of the change.
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