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2026 Federal Poverty Levels Can Impact ESR Affordability
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[Guidance Overview]
Jan. 26, 2026

"[HHS] updated guidelines, effective Jan. 13, 2026, that set the 2026 federal poverty level (FPL) at $15,960 (up from $15,650 in 2025) for a person working in the mainland US, but $19,950 (up from $19,550 in 2025) for a person working in Alaska and $18,360 (up from $17,990 in 2025) for a person working in Hawaii. Under the [ACA], the FPL can affect employer shared-responsibility (ESR) play-or-pay assessments[.]"  MORE >>

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