A subsidy that reduces the financial burden on individuals by lowering the out-of-pocket expenses associated with their health insurance plan. This reduction typically applies to deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. In the Health Insurance Marketplace, cost-sharing reductions are often referred to as “extra savings.” Eligibility for these reductions requires enrollment in a Silver category plan.
Key Points:
- Cost-sharing reductions provide discounts that make healthcare more affordable by reducing deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance.
- To access these savings, individuals must enroll in a Silver plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
- Qualifying for cost-sharing reductions also results in a lower out-of-pocket maximum, meaning that once you reach this limit, your insurance plan covers 100% of covered services.
- Members of federally recognized tribes or Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Corporation shareholders may be eligible for additional cost-sharing reductions.