Health Care Listen Up! – Some State Residents Still Have Time to Sign Up for Health Care Coverage! 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 Feb 1, 2016 1 min read The deadline for Open Enrollment was this past Sunday, but a few states have extended their deadline, giving their residents a few more days to make sure they are covered in 2016 and avoid a penalty on their taxes for being uninsured. Right now, if you’re a California, District of Columbia or a Maryland resident, keep reading to see how this extension can help you out! DC – DC Health Link extended their 2016 enrollment deadline through this Tuesday, February 2nd, giving people a last chance to get covered for the year. California – If you started the process of enrolling in Covered California but did not complete your application, the deadline extended. You have until midnight this Saturday, February 6th to enroll. If you need extra assistance, a Service Center representative or certified enroller can guide you through the process. Maryland – If you started enrolling by January 31st but weren’t able to complete due to the recent snowstorm, Maryland Health Connection has extended their deadline to this Friday, February 5th. If you live in District of Columbia, California or Maryland and still need to finish enrolling in health insurance, don’t waste any time and take advantage of these extensions and avoid a tax penalty! And if you come across any questions regarding health care and your taxes, remember that TurboTax Health is here to help! Previous Post Tick, Tock: 5 Easy Steps to Take Before Marketplace Open… Next Post Your Quick & Easy Guide to 1095 Health Insurance Forms… 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…