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MEC Plans

A minimum essential coverage plan provides the basic preventive coverage that satisfies the individual mandate and helps a large employer avoid the larger employer mandate penalty. On its own it offers limited benefits and little protection against major medical costs.

What is an MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan?

June 29, 2026June 28, 2026 by HealthInsuranceFAQs

A Minimum Essential Coverage plan provides the baseline preventive coverage that satisfies the ACA’s coverage definition. Larger employers sometimes use thin MEC plans to manage employer-mandate penalties.

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