I know for a fact that my short term health insurance policy doesn't meet minimum level requirements (the insurance company discloses that to me every time I renew it). But it doesn't matter; because I am also a member of a health sharing ministry, I am exempt. I did the math, and because I didn't quality for Obamacare subsidies but I wanted insurance, the short-term insurance + health sharing ministry was the best value option. Short Term insurance has all my doctors and takes care of paperwork, but the health sharing ministry helps me avoid Obamacare penalties.
I’m glad you are exempted - truly. I wish all Americans were exempted from it.