When you claim your girlfriend as a dependent, you include her in your household.
"Household income is a measure of the combined incomes of all people sharing a particular household or place of residence. It includes every form of income, e.g., salaries and wages, retirement income, near cash government transfers like food stamps, and investment gains".
For the 2017 plan year, the fee is calculated two different ways – as a percentage of your household income, and per person.
You’ll pay whichever is higher.
Percentage of income
2.5% of household income
Maximum: Total yearly premium for the national average price of a Bronze plan sold through the Marketplace
Per person$695 per adult
$347.50 per child under 18
