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The ACA in 60 seconds
If you don't get health insurance through work, the ACA Marketplace is where you buy your own coverage for yourself or your family.
No health questions
Pre-existing conditions can't get you denied or charged more.
Real coverage
Every plan covers doctors, hospitals, prescriptions, and free preventive care.
Help with the cost
Many people qualify for savings that lower their monthly premium. We'll show you what's available to you.
We guide you through the Marketplace
You're never guessing. We do the legwork and explain every choice in plain English.
We compare plans
We match Blue Cross plans to your doctors, prescriptions, and budget.
We enroll you
We complete your Marketplace application with you, so nothing gets missed.
We stay with you
Claims, life changes, and renewal every year — one local call.
Blue Cross specialists
For ACA plans, we work exclusively with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama — the state's largest health insurer — so we know their plans inside and out.
Alabama's largest insurer
Blue Cross covers more Alabamians than any other health insurance company in the state.
All 67 counties
Blue Cross PPO plans include more than 10,000 Alabama doctors plus the national BlueCard® network. We'll check yours before you enroll.
$0 for our help
Your premium is the same with us or on your own. The insurance company pays us.
2027 ACA Subsidy Calculator
Estimate your premium tax credit for Marketplace coverage starting January 1, 2027, using the IRS's official 2027 contribution table and current federal poverty guidelines.
Where your household lands
Income as a percentage of the federal poverty level. Darker bands mean you're expected to pay a larger share of income. Past 400%, the credit stops completely.
What counts as MAGI?
Start with adjusted gross income from your tax return (line 11 of Form 1040), then add back any tax-exempt interest, untaxed foreign income, and non-taxable Social Security benefits. For self-employed households, it's net profit after business expenses, not gross sales.
Why this plan?
Your tax credit is set by the cost of this one plan where you live. You can use that credit on any plan: bronze, silver, gold, or platinum.
Estimated monthly tax credit
Want your exact 2027 numbers? We'll pull real plan prices for your county and ages, check every savings program you qualify for, and help you enroll. There's no cost to work with us.
Get my free quoteHow this is calculated
Your expected contribution is a percentage of household income set by the IRS for 2027 (Rev. Proc. 2026-26). Within each band, the percentage rises gradually from the starting to the ending figure. Your credit equals the benchmark plan premium minus that expected contribution.
| Income as % of poverty level | Share of income you pay |
|---|---|
| Under 133% | 2.15% |
| 133% to under 150% | 3.23% to 4.30% |
| 150% to under 200% | 4.30% to 6.78% |
| 200% to under 250% | 6.78% to 8.66% |
| 250% to under 300% | 8.66% to 10.22% |
| 300% to 400% | 10.22% |
| Over 400% | No credit |
Estimates only, not tax advice. Uses 2026 HHS poverty guidelines for the 48 contiguous states and DC ($15,960 for one person, plus $5,680 per additional person), which apply to 2027 coverage. Actual credits are determined by the Marketplace at enrollment and reconciled on your 2027 tax return.
Assumes no one in the household has access to affordable employer coverage, Medicare, or Medicaid, and that everyone meets citizenship or immigration requirements. Beginning in 2027, tax credits are limited to U.S. citizens and certain lawfully present immigrants. Tax credits apply only to plans purchased through the Health Insurance Marketplace and don't cover tobacco surcharges. Not everyone will qualify for a tax credit or a $0 premium. Always use your best honest estimate of household income. Reflects current law as of October 2026; enhanced credits from 2021 to 2025 have not been extended for 2027. If Congress acts, these figures may change.
C&J Isbell Brokerage Group is a state-licensed, Marketplace-registered insurance agency (NPN: 20023849). We are not affiliated with HealthCare.gov, CMS, or any government agency. You can also get help for free at HealthCare.gov or 1-800-318-2596.
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