Under the ACA metal-tier framework, a silver plan must cover what approximate percentage of the average enrollee's covered medical costs (its actuarial value)?

a.65%
b.70%
c.80%
d.60%

Explanation

The ACA defines four metal tiers by actuarial value: bronze at approximately 60%, silver at 70%, gold at 80%, and platinum at 90%. Catastrophic plans are separate and available only to certain enrollees.

Law Reference: 42 U.S.C. §18022 (ACA actuarial value)

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