You live in a state that requires you to have health insurance; if you do not have health insurance you are subject to a penalty when you file your state tax return.
States that have mandates for health insurance
The only places with an individual mandate for health insurance are:
- California
- District of Columbia
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
Qualifying plans, exemptions and penalty criteria differ by state, so it’s important to make sure you know the fine print of your state’s system.
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