Tax Form 1095-B
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Form 1095-B, Health Coverage is sent by health insurance carriers to the individuals they cover. The form details the type of coverage, the months of the year the coverage was provided, and the names of those covered by the plan.
You need Form 1095-B to prove you had minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act. If you, or any family members, didn't have coverage for the entire year, a coverage exemption may apply for the months without coverage. If you, or any family members, didn't have coverage or an exemption, you may have to make an individual shared responsibility payment.
Some taxpayers may not receive a Form 1095-B by the time they are ready to file their tax returns. While the information on these forms may assist in preparing a return, they aren't required. Individual taxpayers shouldn't wait for these forms and file their returns as they normally would. You don't need to attach the form to your tax return. If you have questions about filing your return, consult a tax professional.