What would happen to premium tax credits if an individual's income increases significantly?

Premium tax credits are designed to help lower-income individuals afford health insurance by reducing the cost of premiums in the health insurance marketplace. These credits are generally based on a person's income relative to the federal poverty level.

As an individual's income increases significantly, their financial need for assistance decreases, which can lead to a reduction or elimination of these credits. The eligibility for premium tax credits is based on a sliding scale, meaning that as income rises, the amount of the available tax credit tends to decrease. If an individual moves above a certain income threshold, they may no longer qualify for any premium tax credits at all.

This progressive system encourages those with lower incomes to seek health coverage while ensuring that as individuals become more economically stable, they gradually take on more responsibility for their health insurance costs.