Why is TurboTax Premier 2024 asking if we want TurboTax to submit information to Pennie?

[GerryMiller]

Married filing jointly.  We were covered by an employer health plan for the 2024 tax year.  I completed Federal return section and started working on Pennsylvania state return.  It brings up a page "Pennsylvanians without health insurance" and asks "Do you want to authorize the Department of Revenue to supply tax information from your return to Pennie to determine eligibility for savings?"  The only options are Yes and No, not an option to say we had health insurance.

We had health insurance coverage in 2024 and still do in 2025.  Why is TurboTax bringing up this page and asking this question?

How can I double-check in TurboTax Premier to make sure our 2024 Federal return shows we were covered by health insurance?

[Vanessa A · Accepted solution]

Answer no. It is a question PA now is asking to all PA tax filers. There is no type of penalty for not having insurance in PA.  It has no affect on your return. It is similar to how PA asks if you want to register to vote when you get your drivers license.  It is just the state trying to make things easier for people to apply for while doing something else.