I finally resolved the problem!
After creating both entries (1 actual amt on 1099-Misc, 2nd with negative amt representing total premiums)
you need to open the "1099-MISC Wks" in the FORMS tab and in the Box 3 section click on "Other Income" box for both the actual and the negative entries. (If both you and your spouse got 1099-MISC there would be four entries)
