To estimate your own credit and monthly premium, use our ACA subsidy calculator.
2027 income limits by household size
Yearly household income at each share of the 2026 poverty guidelines, for the 48 contiguous states and DC:
| Household size | 100% | 138% | 150% | 200% | 250% | 300% | 400% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 | $22,025 | $23,940 | $31,920 | $39,900 | $47,880 | $63,840 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $29,863 | $32,460 | $43,280 | $54,100 | $64,920 | $86,560 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $37,702 | $40,980 | $54,640 | $68,300 | $81,960 | $109,280 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $45,540 | $49,500 | $66,000 | $82,500 | $99,000 | $132,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $53,378 | $58,020 | $77,360 | $96,700 | $116,040 | $154,720 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $61,217 | $66,540 | $88,720 | $110,900 | $133,080 | $177,440 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $69,055 | $75,060 | $100,080 | $125,100 | $150,120 | $200,160 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $76,894 | $83,580 | $111,440 | $139,300 | $167,160 | $222,880 |
- 100%: the usual lower limit for premium tax credits.
- 138%: in states that expanded Medicaid, most adults under 65 with income below this line qualify for Medicaid instead.
- 250%: up to this line, silver plans come with extra cost-sharing reductions that lower deductibles and copays.
- 400%: the subsidy cliff. Above this line, there’s generally no premium tax credit.
Alaska and Hawaii (2027)
| Household size | Alaska 100% | Alaska 138% | Alaska 250% | Alaska 400% | Hawaii 100% | Hawaii 138% | Hawaii 250% | Hawaii 400% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19,950 | $27,531 | $49,875 | $79,800 | $18,360 | $25,337 | $45,900 | $73,440 |
| 2 | $27,050 | $37,329 | $67,625 | $108,200 | $24,890 | $34,348 | $62,225 | $99,560 |
| 3 | $34,150 | $47,127 | $85,375 | $136,600 | $31,420 | $43,360 | $78,550 | $125,680 |
| 4 | $41,250 | $56,925 | $103,125 | $165,000 | $37,950 | $52,371 | $94,875 | $151,800 |
| 5 | $48,350 | $66,723 | $120,875 | $193,400 | $44,480 | $61,382 | $111,200 | $177,920 |
| 6 | $55,450 | $76,521 | $138,625 | $221,800 | $51,010 | $70,394 | $127,525 | $204,040 |
| 7 | $62,550 | $86,319 | $156,375 | $250,200 | $57,540 | $79,405 | $143,850 | $230,160 |
| 8 | $69,650 | $96,117 | $174,125 | $278,600 | $64,070 | $88,417 | $160,175 | $256,280 |
2026 income limits
For 2026 coverage, using the 2025 poverty guidelines in the 48 contiguous states and DC:
| Household size | 100% | 138% | 250% | 400% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,650 | $21,597 | $39,125 | $62,600 |
| 2 | $21,150 | $29,187 | $52,875 | $84,600 |
| 3 | $26,650 | $36,777 | $66,625 | $106,600 |
| 4 | $32,150 | $44,367 | $80,375 | $128,600 |
| 5 | $37,650 | $51,957 | $94,125 | $150,600 |
| 6 | $43,150 | $59,547 | $107,875 | $172,600 |
| 7 | $48,650 | $67,137 | $121,625 | $194,600 |
| 8 | $54,150 | $74,727 | $135,375 | $216,600 |
What you’re expected to pay
The subsidy covers the gap between the benchmark silver plan’s premium and a set share of your income, which rises as income rises:
| Household income (% of poverty line) | Share of income you pay (2027) | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 133% | 2.15% | 2.10% |
| 133% to 150% | 3.23% to 4.30% | 3.14% to 4.19% |
| 150% to 200% | 4.30% to 6.78% | 4.19% to 6.60% |
| 200% to 250% | 6.78% to 8.66% | 6.60% to 8.44% |
| 250% to 300% | 8.66% to 10.22% | 8.44% to 9.96% |
| 300% to 400% | 10.22% | 9.96% |
| Above 400% | No premium tax credit | No premium tax credit |
Example: for 2027 coverage, a household of two with $60,000 of income is at 277.3% of the poverty line. It’s expected to pay 9.51% of its income, or $5,706 a year (about $476 a month), toward the benchmark plan. The premium tax credit covers the rest of the benchmark premium.
The 400% cliff
From 2021 through 2025, enhanced credits capped what anyone paid at 8.5% of income, with no upper income limit. Those enhanced credits expired at the end of 2025 and haven’t been restored, so the cliff applies in 2026 and 2027. Going just over 400% of the poverty line can cost a household thousands of dollars in lost subsidy. Our guide to the ACA subsidy cliff explains who’s affected and how to stay under the line.
Which income counts
Marketplace subsidies use modified adjusted gross income: your adjusted gross income plus untaxed Social Security benefits, tax-exempt interest and excluded foreign income, for everyone in your tax household. It’s your expected income for the coverage year, and the credit is reconciled against your actual income when you file your tax return.
2028 coverage
Coverage for 2028 will use the 2027 poverty guidelines, published by HHS in January 2027, and a new IRS table of income percentages, usually published in the summer. We’ll update this page and the ACA subsidy calculator when they’re out.
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Sources
- Poverty guidelines — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (ASPE)
- Rev. Proc. 2026-26 (2027 applicable percentage table) — Internal Revenue Service
- Rev. Proc. 2025-25 (2026 applicable percentage table) — Internal Revenue Service
- The premium tax credit: the basics — Internal Revenue Service
- See plans and prices — HealthCare.gov