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posted May 31, 2019 5:53:09 PM

How many months out of the year am I required to have health insurance in order to avoid ACA penalty?

I had health insurance coverage through my employer through August 15. I am not eligible for health insurance again until October through my new employer. I know there's a question on the tax form that asks if you've had insurance coverage for X number of months of the year, I just can't remember how many it is!

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May 31, 2019 5:53:11 PM

See this IRS website for information on the individual responsibility payment and coverage exemptions - https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/individuals-and-families/individual-shared-responsibility-pr...

  • You have a gap in coverage that is less than 3 consecutive months