You should have received a 1095-B from the VA. If Part IV, Column (d), shows coverage for you for the entire year, you can simply check the full-year coverage box on your tax return.
If you are enrolled in any of VA’s programs listed below, you meet the requirements to have health care under the health care law:
- VA health care program
- Civilian Health and Medical program (CHAMPVA)
- Spina bifida health care program
To enter your coverage in your tax return: click on the tab Health Insurance at the top, answer "I had health insurance coverage all year" on the 1st screen. Answer "no" to the questions on the next screen about coverage through the ACA. You do not have to enter the information from the 1095-B directly into your tax return.
According to the US Department of Veteran's Affairs website: "In December, VA will begin sending out letters notifying all enrollees and beneficiaries of their VA health care coverage for the 2017 year. Enclosed with this letter will be IRS Form 1095-B “Health Coverage,” which includes details about your VA health care coverage for the 2017 calendar year. You will need this form to complete and report your coverage on your 2017 income tax return. Please keep IRS Form 1095-B for your records. The VA will also provide IRS Form 1095-B to the Internal Revenue Service for every Veteran who received health care coverage through VA in calendar year 2017, as required by law."
Here is the link to the VA website for more information: https://www.va.gov/health/aca/EnrolledVeterans.asp
Edited [01/23/18 | 12:24 pm]
