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What counts as income for Marketplace help?

Short answer

Your expected household income for the year, including wages earned before the layoff, severance and unemployment benefits.

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