Health Care How to Show Proof of Health Insurance For Taxes Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam Published Mar 25, 2016 - [Updated Jan 6, 2021] 2 min read Under the Affordable Care Act, taxpayers will need to provide information about their health insurance coverage when filing their 2015 taxes, since most uninsured Americans must have health insurance beginning in 2016 or face a tax penalty. So how can you prove you have health insurance to avoid a tax penalty? Here’s what you need to know when you sit down to file: Get the 411 on the Affordable Care Act 1095 forms: 1095-A: If you have a plan through the Marketplace you will receive this form. You will need this information to file your taxes, but luckily reporting your insurance information is as simple as entering your W-2 with TurboTax. 1095-B: This is a new form that may come from your health insurance provider if you bought directly from the insurance company, a government plan like Medicaid or from your employer if your workplace has less than 50 employees. Most people actually wont need this form to file taxes. Your insurance provider or employer will provide proof to the IRS that coverage was offered – all you need to do is check a box on your tax return if were. If you receive the form, check it for accuracy and keep it for your records. 1095-C: This form is very similar to 1095-B. It’s sent by employers with more than 50 full-time workers. Just like with 1095-B, if you know your coverage status, you won’t need this form to file your taxes. Check it for accuracy and save it for your records – all you will need to do in TurboTax is check the box that says you were covered. Lastly, if you think you qualify for an exemption from purchasing health insurance, you may need to provide documentation to substantiate your claim. A few of the exemptions are through your tax return, but a majority require you to apply for an exemption certificate number (ECN). TurboTax Health can help you find out if you may be exempt from the tax penalty. As with all tax laws, TurboTax is up-to-date with the latest tax law changes. If you have more questions about the Affordable Care Act and how it impacts you and your taxes, you can visit TurboTax Health to get answers. Note: This blog post was updated from earlier post on verifying health insurance to reflect changes for TY 15. Previous Post Life Changes – Your Health Insurance Adventure Tool [Interactive] Next Post When Can You Claim a Tax Deduction for Health Insurance? Written by TurboTaxBlogTeam More from TurboTaxBlogTeam Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Tax News Intuit TurboTax April Report: A Look at Refunds and S… Tax Planning April 15 is the Tax Deadline: 6 Things You Need to Know… Tax Planning Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To Do Tax Tips Tax Credits 101: What They Are & How They Work Business How to Know if You Should Invest in Business Insurance Tax Deductions and Credits What Is the Standard Tax Deduction for 2023 – 202… 401K, IRA, Stocks Should You Use Your 401(k) or Retirement to Pay Off Deb… Tax Planning What Happens If You Don’t Pay Taxes? Understanding Pe… Tax Deductions and Credits Family Taxes: Take Advantage of Tax Savings Taxes 101 How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes? Demystifyin…