MarilynG
Expert Alumni

Get your taxes done using TurboTax

For the Hardship exemption, you pay the Penalty, but submit an application to get it refunded to you later.

Try choosing 'plans in my area were not affordable'.

More info:

https://www.healthcare.gov/health-coverage-exemptions/hardship-exemptions/

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