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Can I get Marketplace help if I get severance?

Short answer

Help is based on expected yearly income, which includes severance and unemployment. Estimate your total for the year.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

HealthCare.gov: losing job-based coveragehealthcare.gov
U.S. Department of Labor: COBRAdol.gov