KFF June 25, 2020
Summary
As the country grapples with the public health and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a renewed focus on coverage options that may be available to individuals who lose income, jobs and potentially employer sponsored insurance (ESI). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) established new coverage options through Medicaid or subsidized coverage through ACA marketplaces. Millions of people are enrolled in or eligible for coverage through these new pathways. However, in states that do not expand Medicaid, many adults, including almost all childless adults, fall into a “coverage gap” because their incomes are above Medicaid eligibility limits but below the poverty level, which is the lower limit for Marketplace premium tax credits. As more people lose their...
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