Published onApril 7, 2016
Don’t miss the deadline to file 2015 taxes
Attention: The deadline to file 2015 federal income taxes is April 18th. You have just over one week to file.
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Published onMarch 31, 2016
4 essentials for managing your health insurance plan
If you’re enrolled in a 2016 health insurance plan, here’s what you need to know to about getting the full benefit of your health coverage and keeping it up to date.
Published onMarch 24, 2016
Make sure you have the right 1095 tax forms to file your taxes
Don’t forget to use your health insurance tax form to file your 2015 federal income taxes! The 1095 tax forms you’ll need depend on whether you had health insurance coverage through the Marketplace or another source, like your job.
Published onMarch 17, 2016
How to use your new Marketplace health coverage
Congratulations on enrolling in 2016 health coverage! Now that you’re covered, here are a few tips to help you stay healthy and get the care you need.
Published onMarch 10, 2016
What to do if your Form 1095-A is incorrect
If you enrolled in a Marketplace health insurance plan for 2015, you should have gotten tax Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace® Statement in the mail. If you have an online Marketplace account, it should be there too.
Check your 1095-A to make sure it’s correct
Published onFebruary 26, 2016
How to “reconcile“ your 2015 Marketplace premium tax credit
If you had a 2015 Marketplace health plan and used premium tax credits to lower your monthly payment, you'll need to "reconcile" when you file your federal tax return. Reconciling can affect either the amount of your refund or the amount of tax you owe.
Published onFebruary 19, 2016
Have a “qualifying life event”? You may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period.
Open Enrollment for a 2016 Marketplace health plan is over. But in some cases, you may still be able to get health insurance for 2016.
Published onFebruary 12, 2016
No health coverage in 2015? Find out if you have to pay a fee
Most people who didn’t have qualifying health coverage in 2015 must either pay a fee or get a "health coverage exemption."
Exemptions are available based on a number of circumstances, like certain hardships, some life events, health coverage or financial status, and membership in some groups. If you qualify and get an exemption, you don’t have to pay the fee.
Published onFebruary 5, 2016
Form 1095-A and your 2015 federal income taxes
If you (or anyone in your household) had a Marketplace health plan for 2015, keep an eye out for Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace® Statement in the mail. It should arrive through the U.S. mail by mid-February, and it’ll also appear online in your Marketplace account.
You’ll need it to file your 2015 federal income tax return and figure out your final 2015 premium tax credit, if you qualify for one.
Published onFebruary 1, 2016
Open Enrollment for 2016 health insurance is over – but you may still have options
The last day to apply for and enroll in a Marketplace health insurance plan for 2016 was January 31, 2016.