A married same-sex couple has the same access to coverage through Get Covered Illinois, as well as access to premium tax credits and lower out-of-pocket costs, as married opposite-sex couples. Insurance companies must offer same-sex spouses the same coverage it offers to opposite-sex spouses.
In most cases, a married couple has to file a joint federal tax return to be eligible for premium tax credits and other savings on a Get Covered Illinois plan.
When you apply for coverage through Get Covered Illinois, you'll be asked if you're married. If you and your spouse plan to file a joint federal tax return, select yes.
You can access more information about the tax-filing status for same-sex spouses, here.