First, it is my understanding that you have to 'apply' for approval.  I applied for several clients and received an exemption number.  I was told by the state that was what was to be entered in the exemption code box. 

Second, when I did that, I found that I had to check off the monthly boxes till I got the answer I wanted.  My question is, what happens if you do not get an exemption number and just check off the boxes with the state code A-1.

My question is that in order to be unaffordable you have to have a written quote from healthcare.gov  that includes the premium tax credit.  My client did not get that so where do I find the cost of the lowest cost monthly bronze plan.

Have a couple of clients tied up with this dilemma.  Hopefully this helps a little.