I"m being pentalized for not having health Ins. for Sept thru the end of the year. I had Obama care Jan thru Aug, and then put on medicare why?

[bomd_janice]

I dont feel I should have to pay a penalty if i was covered. I had obamacare jan thru aug then medicare started sept 1st why 

[DawnC0 · Accepted solution]

If you had qualified coverage all year, you can mark the box ''I had health insurance coverage all year'', and you will avoid any penalties.  For medicare, Part B alone is not enough.  Here are coverage plans that count as qualified coverage:

• • A state, federal or private Health Insurance Marketplace (including Healthcare.gov, and plans purchased through state Marketplaces, which are also known as exchanges)
  • Health plans offered by a college or university you’re enrolled in that began on or after December 31, 2015
  • Your parent’s health insurance plan (if you’re under 26 years old)
  • The Medicaid program in your state (Medi-Cal, MassHealth, Medical Assistance Program, SoonerCare, TennCare, MaineCare, HuskyHealth, etc.)
  • Medicare (at least Part A, Part C or Medicare Advantage)
  • A retirement program from your former employer
  • Veteran’s Administration (VA), CHAMPVA, or TRICARE