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New Member
posted Jun 5, 2019 10:21:51 PM

I am on my parent's health insurance, but live in another state. I didn't get an 1099-HC form in the mail--should I have? How do I fill out this portion of the state tax?

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Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 10:21:59 PM

RELEVANT ONLY TO MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS.

OK so you are a MA resident filing a MA Form 1 but your insurance is through your parents' insurance coverage based out-of-state [that it is in PA is irrelevant].

All you need to complete the MA HealthCare certification are three pieces of data:

  1. The name of the insurance company - from your insurance card
  2. The Tax ID (EIN)of your parents' insurance company - you should be able to call the company and obtain this
  3. Your subscriber number from your card
  4. and check off - did not receive 1099-HC

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Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 10:21:53 PM

Following on - Form 1099-HC is a Massachusetts form - are your parents elderly and have insurance coverage through either a Medicare plan or MassHealth?

Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 10:21:55 PM

You have not replied. ok - you did  -so now understand you are MA resident with out of state coverage

Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 10:21:57 PM

This question is for Massachusetts residents only.

Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 10:21:59 PM

RELEVANT ONLY TO MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS.

OK so you are a MA resident filing a MA Form 1 but your insurance is through your parents' insurance coverage based out-of-state [that it is in PA is irrelevant].

All you need to complete the MA HealthCare certification are three pieces of data:

  1. The name of the insurance company - from your insurance card
  2. The Tax ID (EIN)of your parents' insurance company - you should be able to call the company and obtain this
  3. Your subscriber number from your card
  4. and check off - did not receive 1099-HC

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 10:22:00 PM

Thank you! This is very helpful. I appreciate your taking the time to answer my question!

Level 7
Jun 5, 2019 10:22:02 PM

Let me just add that insurance companies may not always give you the FID (or EIN) - but MA does not require that you enter it.

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 10:22:05 PM

No, your parents have the form.  They received it from their insurance carrier with the list of all of those covered. 

Call Mom  & Dad!

Level 7
Jun 5, 2019 10:22:05 PM

Are your parents in MA, and did they receive a 1099-HC? If so, use the information from their 1099-HC.

If you don't have a 1099-HC, it's your responsibility to determine whether your insurance meets MCC requirements. See here for more info (FAQs 6 and 7):

http://www.mass.gov/dor/individuals/taxpayer-help-and-resources/health-care-reform-information/frequently-asked-questions-individuals.html#6

Complete the Health Insurance interview as follows:

Enter the insurance company name and the subscriber number, but leave the FID blank. When asked if you received a 1099-HC, answer "No". You should be able to complete the rest of the TurboTax interview.


New Member
Jun 5, 2019 10:22:09 PM

I live in MA, but my health insurance (vis-à-vis my parents) is from PA. Is there a way to "inform" Turbo Tax that my insurance is private insurance, but from outside MA?

New Member
Feb 17, 2020 1:44:59 PM

This is incorrect--only Massachusetts health insurance providers send out 1099-HCs. 

Expert Alumni
Feb 17, 2020 5:11:55 PM

 Please review this following Turbo Tax link, to properly answer the questions about your health coverage through your parent's insurer.  in the link, it outlines the following steps.

 

All you need to complete the MA HealthCare certification are three pieces of data:

  1. The name of the insurance company - from your insurance card
  2. The Tax ID (EIN)of your parents' insurance company - you should be able to call the company and obtain this
  3. Your subscriber number from your card
  4. and check off - did not receive 1099-HC

New Member
Mar 20, 2020 11:08:22 AM

My daughter residing in Massachusetts is covered under my Empire Blue Cross (New York). I saw this advice: You need "The Tax ID (EIN) of your parents' insurance company - you should be able to call the company and obtain this". So I called the insurance company and the representative did not know what I was talking about. They said there is no insurance provider federal ID that a customer would need. I then called my employer's HR. They didn't know what I was talking about either.

 

Turns out, on Turbotax for 2019, you don't need to enter any information except to check a box saying you've had health insurance coverage all year. So... why the advice to get "The Tax ID (EIN) of your parents' insurance company"?

Expert Alumni
Mar 22, 2020 5:22:32 PM

Only the 1095-A needs to be entered on your return from insurance purchased through the marketplace. If you received a different 1095 form, such as one from employer benefits, you do not need to enter anything on your return. It is for your records only.

 

However, if you purchased insurance through the marketplace and received a 1095-A, that must still be reported on your return.This will calculate the Net Premium Tax Credit on Form 8962. This form reconciles the amount of the credit available to you with the amount already received as an Advance Premium Tax Credit. The result could be additional credit owed to you, or you may have to repay any amount already received in advance. Because of either of these results, it is important for taxpayers to include the information from Form 1095-A on their return.

 

Follow these steps:

  • Click on Deductions & Credits under Federal
  • Under the menu for Medical, click Start/Revisit next to Affordable Care Act (Form 1095-A)
  • Answer Yes indicating that you have the form to enter
  • Complete the information on the next screen to match your form and click continue

New Member
Feb 17, 2022 4:42:45 PM

I don't see an option to check "I did not receive a 1099-HC" on the 2021 MA Form 1. My son is on our health insurance (age 24) but lives in MA. How does he complete the Health Care Section of the Part Year Resident Form 1?

Expert Alumni
Feb 17, 2022 5:06:42 PM

When he gets to that section, he should check the type of insurance, probably Private health insurance. The next screen will ask for more detail. Since there is no 1099-HC, list the information shown on his insurance card.

 

Level 2
Feb 21, 2023 11:31:28 AM

Level 2
Feb 21, 2023 11:39:55 AM

There is no Federal ID# or EIN on my health insurance card, when I input the information from my health insurance card i get the error invalid EIN

Expert Alumni
Feb 21, 2023 11:52:26 AM

If you are in MA, you should have receive a form 1099-HC. This form is a Massachusetts tax document which provides proof of health insurance coverage for Massachusetts residents. You need to enter the information from your 1099-HC not from your insurance card.

Level 2
Feb 21, 2023 12:52:00 PM

I did not receive a 1099-HC because I am on my parent's (not located in MA) insurance as a dependent. I am a MA resident

Expert Alumni
Feb 21, 2023 1:06:49 PM

I see. That is why you are entering information from your insurance card. 

 

You will get an error when completing the Mass return. Unless you contact the Insurance Company and get their Federal ID number, you will not be able to file your state return. It will need to be printed and mailed.

 

 

Level 2
Feb 21, 2023 1:11:59 PM

I can leave it blank, but it came back as an issue when I did smart check. It does allow me to continue and file without it. Was not sure if it would come back as another issue later when they are filed/would have to amend. 

Expert Alumni
Feb 21, 2023 1:52:20 PM

It might.  Massachusetts may or may not process it as is.  If it is rejected you will receive a letter in the mail.  If they are able to enter the EIN for you then you'll be ok.  You'll know depending on whether you receive your refund or get a letter in the mail.

 

@AR219 

Level 2
Jul 14, 2024 10:55:18 AM

I have this issue also.  Does anyone know if MA will reject because of lack of EIN number for Health Care Carrier?

 

Employee Tax Expert
Jul 16, 2024 8:15:36 AM

Possibly.  If your 1099-HC does not have the required information needed to file your state tax return, you will need to contact them to obtain the correct EIN so you can electronically file your return.  If they are unable to provide this information, and your electronic filing does not go through, you will need to mail your return in.

 

@Jan911