On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. ARPA temporarily enhances and expands eligibility for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies for 2021 and 2022 by providing:
- Low-income individuals with incomes up to 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL) who are not eligible for Medicaid access to $0 premiums.
- Individuals with incomes between 150% and 400% FPL enhanced generosity of premium subsidies.
- Individuals with incomes above 400% access to expanded edibility for premium subsidies.