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How do I know if I need the 1095-A form for health insurance? What kind of insurance qualifies to need this form?

 
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HelenC12
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How do I know if I need the 1095-A form for health insurance? What kind of insurance qualifies to need this form?

Generally, health insurance purchased on the healthcare.gov website qualifies as marketplace health insurance. You know if you have a marketplace (ObamaCare) health insurance plan because you personally purchased it on the healthcare.gov website.

  • If you're an employee and you have health insurance through your work, you don't have a marketplace plan
  • You wouldn't get a 1095-A form. You'd most likely get a 1095-B or 1095-C forms. These last two forms don't have to be entered in TurboTax. Just keep them for your records.

While a marketplace may also be referred to as a health insurance exchange, each state that is running its own exchange independently or in partnership with the federal program has its own name. Here are a few state marketplace names:

  • Covered California
  • Health Idaho
  • Nevada Health Link
  • Vermont Health Connect
  • Washington Healthplanfinder

Additional information: What is Form 1095-A: Health Insurance Marketplace Statement

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How do I know if I need the 1095-A form for health insurance? What kind of insurance qualifies to need this form?

You need that form only if you got medical coverage from the marketplace. 

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