one of the most important aspects of the state insurance exchange is that there is “no wrong door” to find appropriate coverage. when you apply your application will determine your family’s eligibility for medicaid chip and exchange subsidies. states determine eligibility for medicaid based on household income. if you qualify for medicaid in your state you cannot qualify for a subsidy on the exchange. subsidy eligibility on the health insurance exchanges depends upon your household income and its relation to the federal poverty level (fpl). if your household earns between 100-400 percent of the fpl that corresponds to the size of your family you are eligible for subsidies on the exchange. for a single person in 2013 the 100-400 percent fpl income range is $11 490 to $45 960. in some cases for example children may qualify for chip whereas the parents qualify for exchange subsidies. in all cases your state health insurance exchange should lead you to the “right door” for coverage.
when signing up for health insurance in the exchange what happens to families with mixed eligibility?