# [Health Insurance] 51, Marketplace and Metal Tier Plans

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Podcast: [Insurance Exam Prep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/insurance-exam-prep-7644557)
Published: 2026-05-17T23:26:01+00:00
Episode link: https://open-exam-prep.com/
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The four metal tier plans (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) and their specific actuarial values. - Eligibility requirements for Catastrophic health plans. - The 2026 update making Bronze and Catastrophic plans automatically eligible for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). - The difference between Premium Tax Credits and Cost-Sharing Reductions, and why Silver plans are key. - A mnemonic to easily remember the metal tiers and their corresponding cost-sharing percentages. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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