October 12, 2021
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The Affordable Care Act and Taxes: What You Need To Know

If you are one of millions of Americans who bought health insurance through a government exchange, filing your taxes could be slightly more complicated when tax season occurs. Different rules also apply depending on which U.S. state you live in. HealthMarkets can help explain the basics of the Affordable Care Act and taxes.

IRS Form 1095-A

If you bought health insurance through a state or federal insurance exchange, you should receive IRS Form 1095-A, the Health Insurance Marketplace Statement. It lists which members of your household were covered, for how long, the premium costs, and any advance payment received as a premium tax credit (also known as a subsidy). Make sure the information on the form is accurate and if you find errors, call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 to find out how to get a corrected form.

Paying Back Excessive Premium Subsidies

Many of the millions of people who buy health insurance through the exchanges receive subsidies, which reduces their monthly premiums. But those subsidies are based on the previous year’s income, so if your income changes you may have to pay back some of that money.

If you discover that you’ve received too much in premium subsidies, you may have to pay that money back. However, there are limits on that payback amount for some families, depending on the size of the household and the income. It is worth noting, the IRS suspended the requirement to report and repay excessive premium subsidies for 2020 tax returns.

How Does the Affordable Care Act Affect My Taxes?

Because the Affordable Care Act (ACAindividual mandate was repealed at the federal level, you will not be penalized for not carrying health insurance after 2019. However, depending on your state or region of residence, you may still have to pay a fee if you do not have qualifying health coverage.

As of October 2021, residents of Washington D.C., as well as California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, are required to have qualifying ACA health coverage or an exemption from it. If they have neither, a penalty will be assessed as a part of their state and D.C. taxes. Vermont residents won’t face a penalty; however, they must report whether they have health coverage when filing state taxes.

While we can’t include all the details you may need to know about the Affordable Care Act and taxes, hopefully the information above has provided you with a better understanding of how the process works. For further information, please contact the IRS or your state tax agency.

Find Affordable Care Act Health Coverage

HealthMarkets can help you find Affordable Care Act health insurance plans, at no cost to you. We can help you review your options online right now, or you can call us 24/7 at (800) 827-9990 to speak with a licensed insurance agent.

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To send a complaint to Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week). If your complaint involves a broker or agent, be sure to include the name of the person when filing your grievance.

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© 2024 HealthMarkets Insurance Agency. All rights reserved.

* Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Part D options can be explored.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.

To send a complaint to Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week). If your complaint involves a broker or agent, be sure to include the name of the person when filing your grievance.

Attention: This website is operated by HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. and is not the Health Insurance Marketplace® website. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed as an insurance agency nationwide except in MA. Not all agents are licensed to sell all products. Service and product availability varies by state. Sales agents may be compensated based on a consumer’s enrollment in an insurance plan. No obligation to enroll. Agent cannot provide tax or legal advice. Contact your tax or legal professional to discuss details regarding your individual business circumstances. Our quoting tool is provided for your information only. All quotes are estimates and are not final until consumer is enrolled. Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information.

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers the opportunity to enroll in either QHPs or off-Marketplace coverage. Please visit HealthCare.gov for information on the benefits of enrolling in a QHP. Off-Marketplace coverage is not eligible for the cost savings offered for coverage through the Marketplaces.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Call the Plan’s customer service phone number for more information.

48080-HM-1021

© 2024 HealthMarkets Insurance Agency. All rights reserved.

* Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Part D options can be explored.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program to get information on all of your options.

To send a complaint to Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1- 877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week). If your complaint involves a broker or agent, be sure to include the name of the person when filing your grievance.

Attention: This website is operated by HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. and is not the Health Insurance Marketplace® website. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed as an insurance agency nationwide except in MA. Not all agents are licensed to sell all products. Service and product availability varies by state. Sales agents may be compensated based on a consumer’s enrollment in an insurance plan. No obligation to enroll. Agent cannot provide tax or legal advice. Contact your tax or legal professional to discuss details regarding your individual business circumstances. Our quoting tool is provided for your information only. All quotes are estimates and are not final until consumer is enrolled. Medicare has neither reviewed nor endorsed this information.

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency offers the opportunity to enroll in either QHPs or off-Marketplace coverage. Please visit HealthCare.gov for information on the benefits of enrolling in a QHP. Off-Marketplace coverage is not eligible for the cost savings offered for coverage through the Marketplaces.

This information is not a complete description of benefits. Call the Plan’s customer service phone number for more information.

48080-HM-1021