Billy and Norma are married and living together, and live in Kansas. Billy is age
70, receives Title II benefits of $1,308 and a private pension of $545 per month.
On November 24, 2023, Billy enrolls in Part D Medicare and applies for the premium
subsidy. Norma is not old enough for Medicare and is still working. Norma expects
annual gross earnings of $14,011. Assume their resources are within the limits for
eligibility.
Income Type
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Income Calculation
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Billy’s Social Security
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$15,696 (12 x $1,308)
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Billy’s Pension
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+$6,540
(12 x $545)
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$22,236
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- $240 (12 x the $20 exclusion)
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Countable Unearned Income = $21,996
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Income Type
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Income Calculation
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Norma’s Wages
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$14,011
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-$780 (12 x the $65 exclusion)
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$13,231
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$13,231 X .5 = $6,615.50 (one-half exclusion)
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Countable Earned Income $6,615.50
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Countable Unearned Income +
$21,996
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Total Countable Income = $28,611.50
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Assume that the FPL for a two-person family is $20,440. (We used the 2024 FPL rates
for this example. For current FPL rates, see HI 03001.020C.3.). We determine the subsidy income limits as follows:
$20,440 x 135% = $27,594
$20,440 x 140% = $28,616
$20,440 x 145% = $29,638
$20,440 x 150% = $30,660
Analysis: The couple’s countable income ($28,611.50) is greater than 135% of the FPL and less
than 140%. Therefore, Billy's award letter will state subsidy eligibility is 75% subsidy
starting November 1, 2023. If Billy's circumstances remain the same, Billy will receive
another letter stating starting January 1, 2024 the subsidy eligibility will change
from 75% to 100% due to a new law (the Inflation Reduction Act).