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How do I file my health insurance/ Essential Plan?

I have the Essential plan.  I received a 1095-B.  How do I file this in my tax return? Should I be waiting for a 1095-A or does this go under the medicade option?
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TeresaM
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How do I file my health insurance/ Essential Plan?

Turbo Tax will walk you through the questions for health insurance and you do not need to enter a 1095-B.

  • Click on the Federal Taxes tab and select Health Insurance
  • When asked if you had health insurance in 2016, select either all year and Continue.
  • When asked about being enrolled in any of these less common plans in 2016, select No, if you were covered through your work, or a state plan with a 1095-B

Note: Plans which provide a 1095-B form have already filed that information with the IRS, so they do not need to be entered here.  You only need to enter specific amounts if you have a 1095-A.


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TeresaM
Expert Alumni

How do I file my health insurance/ Essential Plan?

Turbo Tax will walk you through the questions for health insurance and you do not need to enter a 1095-B.

  • Click on the Federal Taxes tab and select Health Insurance
  • When asked if you had health insurance in 2016, select either all year and Continue.
  • When asked about being enrolled in any of these less common plans in 2016, select No, if you were covered through your work, or a state plan with a 1095-B

Note: Plans which provide a 1095-B form have already filed that information with the IRS, so they do not need to be entered here.  You only need to enter specific amounts if you have a 1095-A.


**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
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