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ACA Subsidy Cliff Calculator
Estimate current-law ACA premium tax credit exposure near the 400% federal poverty line subsidy cliff.
Estimated annual premium tax credit
$0
Net annual premium
$10,400
Net monthly premium
$867
Income as % of FPL
4.1%
Income room before 400% FPL
$0
Potential subsidy lost above cliff
$4,965
How the math works
This uses the 2026 current-law premium tax credit structure: a sliding required contribution up to 400% of the federal poverty line, then no credit above the cliff.
Use the FPL amount and benchmark Silver premium from your Marketplace application for a real estimate. Eligibility can also depend on Medicaid, employer coverage, immigration status, and tax filing details.
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How this calculator works
What this page estimates
This ACA Subsidy Cliff Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for aca subsidy cliff. Estimate current-law ACA premium tax credit exposure near the 400% federal poverty line subsidy cliff. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.
Calculation approach
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Example workflow
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How to Use
- Enter projected household MAGI for the coverage year.
- Enter the 100% FPL amount for your household size and state.
- Enter the annual benchmark Silver premium and the plan premium you are considering.
- Review the estimated premium tax credit and income room before 400% FPL.
- Update your Marketplace application before relying on any subsidy estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ACA subsidy cliff?
The subsidy cliff is the point where premium tax credit eligibility can drop to zero when household income moves above 400% of the federal poverty line under current-law 2026 rules.
Why does the calculator ask for the benchmark Silver premium?
The premium tax credit is based on the second-lowest-cost Silver plan available to the household, then capped by the actual premium for the plan selected.
Is this a tax or enrollment determination?
No. It is a planning estimate. Eligibility can also depend on employer coverage, Medicaid eligibility, filing status, immigration status, reconciliation rules, and other Marketplace or IRS details.
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