Basic Health Program (Affordable Care Act)

Department Of Health And Human Services, Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services

Section 1331 of the Affordable Care Act gives states the option of creating a Basic Health Program (BHP), a health benefits coverage program for low-income residents who would otherwise be eligible to purchase coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The program is for specified individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid but whose income does not exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL).

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Helps low-income residents who don't qualify for Medicaid get health coverage. It's for those with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level.

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Category
Health & Biomedical Research
Organization
Department Of Health And Human Services, Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services

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What Is This Program?

Section 1331 of the Affordable Care Act gives states the option of creating a Basic Health Program (BHP), a health benefits coverage program for low-income residents who would otherwise be eligible to purchase coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The program is for specified individuals who do not qualify for Medicaid but whose income does not exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL).

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