What is the difference between off-exchange and on exchange?

What is the difference between off-exchange and on exchange?

If you qualify for a subsidy, and choose to use it on your health plan, then shopping on-exchange is your best option. Roughly 3.5% of the population in the USA qualify for financial assistance. Off-exchange means those plans that are available outside of the public exchange environment, or in the open market.

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