How do I file my health insurance/ Essential Plan?

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I have the Essential plan.  I received a 1095-B.  How do I file this in my tax return? Should I be waiting for a 1095-A or does this go under the medicade option?

[TeresaM · Accepted solution]

Turbo Tax will walk you through the questions for health insurance and you do not need to enter a 1095-B.

• Click on the Federal Taxes tab and select Health Insurance
• When asked if you had health insurance in 2016, select either all year and Continue.
• When asked about being enrolled in any of these less common plans in 2016, select No, if you were covered through your work, or a state plan with a 1095-B. 

Note: Plans which provide a 1095-B form have already filed that information with the IRS, so they do not need to be entered here.  You only need to enter specific amounts if you have a 1095-A.