The Marketplace application includes additional questions that are not shown on this page. This guide focuses only on a few common areas where people may need extra explanation. Follow the application normally, and use the guides below when you reach one of these sections.
These are examples of common sections people may have questions about. You still need to complete all questions that apply to you in the Marketplace application.
Your answers should reflect your actual household and circumstances.
Use accurate information about your household, income, coverage and circumstances.
You don't need to follow this page screen by screen. Come back when you reach a section that looks familiar.
If you're unsure what a question means, Cooper Health can help explain it.
Household size and estimated annual household income are important parts of determining Marketplace eligibility and potential savings.
This chart is provided as a general educational reference and does not determine eligibility by itself. Marketplace eligibility, premium tax credits, plan availability and savings depend on the information submitted through the Marketplace application and applicable program rules.
Find the image that looks like the section you're working on. These guides focus on common areas where applicants may need extra explanation. They do not replace the full application.
This section asks who wants coverage and whether you want to check for potential Marketplace savings.
The application may ask about marriage, tax filing and dependents because these details can affect Marketplace eligibility.
The application asks about current income and estimated yearly household income.
Applicants who recently lost Medicaid or CHIP, or were recently found ineligible, may see additional questions.
This part asks about existing coverage and certain employer health reimbursement arrangements.
Outside Open Enrollment, the application may ask whether you've experienced a recent qualifying life event.
If you reach a question you don't understand, you can contact Cooper Health for help understanding what the application is asking.
Complete the application using information that accurately reflects your household and circumstances. If you run into one of the confusing sections above, return to this page for additional guidance.