unfortunately people with low incomes living in states that chose not to expand their medicaid programs like florida are often left without good coverage options just as they were before the affordable care act became law. but you may be misinformed about what you are and are not eligible for. your roommate's income for example doesn't count toward your household income simply because you share a home. you would need to file taxes together in order for your incomes to impact one another for health insurance subsidies. open enrollment is now closed for the year but if you recently lost your job and health insurance you may qualify for a special enrollment period. if you do you might be eligible for private insurance at highly subsidized rates. i suggest you go to healthcare. gov and perhaps pick up the phone to speak with someone to make sure you've explored all of your options.
healthcare reform. i make too little to qualify at marketplace and too much to qualify for medicaid. what now? . on unemployment since dec. so how do i not qualify for medicaid? they are including my roommate's income who has nothing to do with covering my medical expenses. why do they use household income when not a related family member. i have medical conditions and am desperate to have coverage. can not afford to pay my cobra premium of 500 per mo. beginning april 1.