What program provides financial assistance to eligible individuals purchasing health insurance through the FFM?

The program that provides financial assistance to eligible individuals purchasing health insurance through the Federally-facilitated Marketplace (FFM) is the Premium Tax Credits. These tax credits help lower the cost of premiums for consumers who purchase health insurance through the marketplace. They are designed to make health coverage more affordable for people with limited income.

These credits are available to individuals and families with household incomes between 100% and 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The amount of the credit is calculated based on the individual’s or family’s expected contribution towards premiums, ensuring that coverage remains accessible.

The other options, while related to health care, do not provide direct assistance for purchasing health insurance through the FFM. Medicare Benefits specifically cater to older adults and certain younger individuals with disabilities, not those purchasing marketplace coverage. The Supplemental Health Program is not a defined program in the context of the FFM, and Health Savings Accounts are accounts that allow individuals to save money for medical expenses but do not offer direct financial assistance for premium costs.