12.02 Nonfinancial criteria55
An applicable tax filer (within the meaning of § 12.03) is eligible for APTC for any month in which one or more individuals for whom the tax filer expects to claim a personal exemption deduction on their tax return for the benefit year, including the tax filer and their spouse: Meets the requirements for eligibility for enrollment in a QHP, as specified in § 11.00; and Is not eligible for MEC (within the meaning of § 23.00) other than coverage in the individual market.