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Unless she had a type of visa to be "exempt" from counting days (see first link), such as a "F" or a "J" visa ("A", "G", "M" and "Q" visas may be exempt too), she was a Resident for all of 2016. That means she was required to have health insurance all year. If she did not, she will owe a penalty, unless she qualifies for an exemption.
https://www.irs.gov/publications/p519/ch01.html#en_US_2016_publink1000222138
https://www.healthcare.gov/health-coverage-exemptions/forms-how-to-apply/
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