1099-MISC, Federal and health care payments, Box 6

[madincovert]

I have a 1099-MISC from my health insurance company. Box 6 is the only box with a dollar amount in it. Box 17 (State) has NY in it. Every other box is empty. I don't own a business. I am retired and under disability. If it's income not from a business is my only option to place it in the Business Income section on my tax return? There seems to be some information about Schedule A & C which covers this, but it is confusing and I can't find a "definite" accurate answer. I would appreciate any assistance with this. I do apologize that my skills at taxes is somewhat lacking.

Thank you. 

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[macuser_22 · Accepted solution]

a 1099-MISC box 6 is reporting payments made by a business *to* a medical care provider (a physician or other supplier or provider of medical or health care services).    Unless *YOU* are a medical care provider you should never receive a 1099-MISC with box 6.  Contact the sender for an explanation.

[madincovert]

Thank you so much for your reply. Everyone has told me that I must file it under Business Income. The rules from the government aren't very clear on this or I missed something about a dozen times. You are my hero.

Enjoy the beautiful Autumn,

Mark