 [ Symptoms ] yesterday i looked on the ca calculator for the new health care plan i saw that my husband who will be retiring soon and i will pay 491mo for health insurance if our income is 62 000yr but 1 80<negative_smiley>mo if our income is 62 100yr could someone please explain how that is possible [ Disease ] you bring up a very important issue regarding the tax credits eligibility is based on income and there are thresholds used to determine whether or not you qualify for a couple with an annual income of around 62 000 tax credits will be available but if your income is above the threshold  even if by a small amount  you could be out of luck with regard to your eligibility for financial assistance