When you look at your 8889, line 3 will have your annual HSA contribution limit, which will be zero in your case for saying that you did not have HDHP coverage in any month.
Note that the line 3 amount can be changed on the subsequent lines, like if you are under a Family HDHP plan or are 55+, but what you are asking about is line 3. But not to worry, since line 3 is correct, the rest of the numbers will be correct, and you won't have to tell the IRS anything.
Yes, if you file by mail, you likely leave line 1 blank, but we have to give you this workaround to get you to e-file. Note that the IRS Instructions do not address this situation.
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