I live in a red state that did not accept the medicaid expansion. From my reading, it seems that I may make too little to get a subsidy. I want to purchase an exchange plan and would like to take advantage of the subsidies if I can. This year should not be an issue as I plan to FIRE in July and my income will be in the right range to qualify for some subsidy. However, I have about 18-24 months of living expenses in cash. So, it's possible on paper that my income next year will be close to zero. Is my understanding correct that in that case I could not get a subsidy for my plan purchased through the exchange? Does it make sense to find a way to keep annual income high enough to qualify? Ideas on how to do that other than getting a job?
