ACA HEALTH COVERAGE MADE SIMPLE
Insurance shouldn’t feel out of reach just because you’re under 65. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace offers modern, federally regulated plans with built-in consumer protections and—thanks to temporary subsidy expansions—record-low premiums for many households. If you’d rather skip the fine print and talk to a human, book a free consultation at any time.
What the ACA Marketplace Really Is
The Marketplace (HealthCare.gov or your state exchange) is a one-stop shop for private health plans that must include 10 essential health benefits—everything from hospitalization and prescription drugs to mental-health care and free preventive services.
• No medical underwriting. Pre-existing conditions are covered from day one.
• Annual out-of-pocket cap. In 2025, no ACA plan can make you spend more than $9,200 (individual) or $18,400 (family) on in-network care.
How Subsidies Keep Premiums Affordable
Through the Inflation Reduction Act, enhanced premium tax credits remain in place through the end of 2025.
Nobody has to pay more than 8.5 % of household income for the benchmark Silver plan, and the old “subsidy cliff” is gone until then.
Translation: Middle- and even upper-middle-income families often qualify for help—and the lower your income, the bigger the discount.
Metal Tiers at a Glance
Tier
Plan Pays (Actuarial Value)
You Pay
Typical Use-Case
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Inpatient hospital, skilled nursing, hospice
~70 %(73–94 % with CSR subsidies)
~80 %
~90 %
Lowest premiums, highest cost-sharing
Moderate premiums & cost-sharing
Higher premiums, low cost-sharing
Highest premiums, very low cost-sharing
Healthy, want catastrophic protection
Balanced option; required for extra savings
Frequent care or chronic conditions
Predictable costs, heavy medical use
What Exactly Is Medicare?
Medicare is federal health insurance that comes in pieces:
Tier
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Plan Pays (Actuarial Value)
Inpatient hospital, skilled nursing, hospice
~70 %(73–94 % with CSR subsidies)
~80 %
~90 %
You Pay
Lowest premiums, highest cost-sharing
Moderate premiums & cost-sharing
Higher premiums, low cost-sharing
Highest premiums, very low cost-sharing
Typical Use-Case
Healthy, want catastrophic protection
Balanced option; required for extra savings
Frequent care or chronic conditions
Predictable costs, heavy medical use
Key Dates & Special Windows
When
What Happens
Nov 1 – Jan 15
By Dec 15
Special Enrollment
Federal Open Enrollment. Choose or change plans for the coming year.
Enroll to start coverage Jan 1.
Special EnrollmentYou can enroll within 60 days of major life events (loss of job coverage, move, marriage, birth/adoption).
Key Dates & Special Windows
When, What Happens
Nov 1 – Jan 15
Federal Open Enrollment. Choose or change plans for the coming year.
By Dec 15
Enroll to start coverage Jan 1.
Special Enrollment
Special EnrollmentYou can enroll within 60 days of major life events (loss of job coverage, move, marriage, birth/adoption).
Common Myths—Debunked
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“Marketplace plans are junk insurance.”
All plans cover the same core benefits set by law and cap your annual costs.
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“I make too much for subsidies.”
For 2025, tax credits are available well above 400 % of the federal poverty level because the 8.5 % income cap applies to everyone.
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“Bronze = cheapest overall.”
Low premiums can be wiped out by high deductibles if you have frequent care needs—always check total annual cost, not just the price tag.
How Mission Insurance Partners Helps
📞 30-Minute Discovery Call
We review your doctors, prescriptions, and budget.
📊 Subsidy Maximizer Report
We estimate your tax credit and cost-sharing reductions for each metal tier.
📋 Plan Match & Side-by-Side Comparison
Real-world costs over 12 months, not teaser premiums.
📝 Enrollment & Beyond
We file the application, resolve any document requests, and monitor changes so you stay covered.
Our service is free; carriers pay us, never you. Because we’re carrier-agnostic,
the only metric that matters is whether the plan fits your life.
✅ Ready for Clarity?
Skip the maze—talk to an advisor with 100 + years of combined
experience who works for you, not the insurer.
Mission Insurance Partners is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. We do not offer
every plan available in every state. Please visit HealthCare.gov or your state Marketplace to see all options.
Phone Number
(304) 685-2510
Location
9901 Brodie Lane STE 160-751, Austin TX 78748
E-mail Address
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