The 30 Qualifying States for the Refund
Your geographic location directly impacts your eligibility for this $500 payout. The refund exclusively covers residents in states utilizing the federal HealthCare.gov platform.
State-run marketplaces manage their own operational fee structures and revenues independently. Consequently, residents in states with independent exchanges cannot receive these federal surplus funds.
If you live in California, New York, or Minnesota, your state manages its own marketplace. Residents of those states cannot participate in this specific federal distribution.
Exactly 30 states rely entirely on the federal platform and qualify for distributions. Review the complete list below to determine your state’s participation status.
| Qualifying State | Platform Type | Refund Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Alaska | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Arizona | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Arkansas | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Delaware | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Florida | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Hawaii | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Indiana | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Iowa | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Kansas | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Louisiana | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Michigan | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Mississippi | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Missouri | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Montana | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Nebraska | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| New Hampshire | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| North Carolina | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| North Dakota | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Ohio | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Oklahoma | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Oregon | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| South Carolina | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| South Dakota | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Tennessee | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Texas | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Utah | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| West Virginia | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Wisconsin | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
| Wyoming | HealthCare.gov | Eligible |
Living in one of these 30 states is mandatory for eligibility. You must also have met the unsubsidized enrollment rules while residing there.
If you relocated between states during the coverage year, your qualification depends on your enrolled residence. The federal government uses the address tied to your marketplace policy.
