I don't believe you qualify for the Premium Tax Credit (ObamaCare). The Medi-share is not eligible, and I don't believe COBRA coverage is eligible either, although another expert should review that.
The HCTC is something I have never heard of before.
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/hctc
COBRA coverage is eligible for the HCTC. There are a number of other eligibility requirements, make sure you qualify. I don't think Medi-Share qualifies for this credit either.
COBRA coverage is not eligible for the self-employed health insurance deduction.
"When you're self-employed, the Internal Revenue Service does allow you to write off qualifying medical insurance premiums. However, to qualify, the insurance plan must be created under your trade or business name. COBRA coverage continues your existing coverage under your previous employer's plan. Therefore, because you didn't create the policy under your self-employed business name, you can't include the COBRA insurance premiums you pay as part of the self-employed medical insurance deduction." https://finance.zacks.com/can-cobra-qualify-selfemployed-health-insurance-deduction-10199.html
If you qualify for the HCTC, that will probably give you the lowest overall income tax, since the itemized deduction for medical expenses is subject to the 7.5% threshold.
@Hal_Al @DoninGA anything I missed or got wrong?
