It depends. In order to qualify for the Short Gap exemption, it must be LESS than 3 consecutive months. So, if she started work on December 22 and was covered by March 22, this would meet the short gap exemption as it is LESS than 3 months. If she did not have insurance for any day in 3 consecutive months, then this would not qualify and she would be subject to the penalty.
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