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Income Eligibility Using Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) Rules

Guidance for assisters in the individual Federally-facilitated Marketplaces (FFMs) on how to explain to consumers modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) and how to calculate household income when applying for Marketplace coverage and financial assistance.

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: October 28, 2021

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