ICHRA

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ICHRA
Stands forIndividual coverage health reimbursement arrangement
CategoriesMedical

ICHRA stands for Individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement, a health insurance abbreviation.

Employer-funded HRA, available since 2020, that reimburses employees tax-free for individual health insurance premiums and medical expenses instead of offering a group plan. Employers set allowances by employee class, such as full-time status or location, with no federal maximum.

Example: Company switched to an ICHRA: $500 a month toward any marketplace plan.

Usage notes

Pronounced "ICK-ra". Employees must be enrolled in individual coverage or Medicare to use it. An ICHRA deemed affordable makes the employee ineligible for marketplace premium tax credits. Supporters see it as a way for small and mid-sized employers to control costs while giving workers choice.

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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.