Because you had Obamacare for the first 6 months and employer-sponsored coverage for the last 6 months of 2016, go to the Health Insurance section of TurboTax and select I had health insurance coverage all year. (Click the screenshot below for reference.) Continue through the interview and answer the Obamacare questions:
- Were you enrolled in any of these less common plans in 2016? Yes
- What type of plan were you enrolled in? Obamacare plan (1095-A)
- Do you have a 1095-A form to enter for your Obamacare plan? Yes
Next, enter the information from your Form 1095-A (Health Insurance Marketplace Statement), then continue answering the questions in the Health Insurance section. When you're finished, TurboTax will display That's all we need on your 2016 coverage.
Note: You may receive a Form 1095-C for your employer-sponsored coverage, but this form isn't needed to file your tax return. Just be sure to store it with your records.
