TeresaM
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Yes, as it stands now, the ACA penalty will be apply until 12-31-2018. 

In general, a gap in coverage that lasts less than three months qualifies as a short coverage gap and as long as there are not multiple gaps, the penalty is exempted. If you are covered for any days in a month, it counts as a covered month. Questions number 6 and number 22 have more information on short gaps, in the IRS questions and answers below. There is also information about other exemptions.

click here for more IRS information on exemptions


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