Health Care Affordable Care Act Update: New Hardship Exemption Announced Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxLisa Published Dec 23, 2013 1 min read Just days before the new December 24 deadline to enroll in health care coverage to start January 1, the Obama administration announced on December 20th, that it will waive the individual mandate under the Affordable Care Act for those individuals who receive cancellation notices due to their health plans not meeting minimum requirements under the Affordable Care Act. What Does This Mean for You if Your Insurance Was Cancelled? You may now qualify for the Cancellation Hardship Exemption. You will not pay a tax penalty for 2014 if you don’t purchase health insurance. You may be able to buy a Catastrophic policy in the Health Insurance Marketplace. These plans were once only available to individuals under 30 or individuals who meet an affordability exemption. How Do You Qualify for a Policy Cancellation Exemption? To qualify, you can complete a hardship application, which when approved will let you purchase a catastrophic plan or receive a penalty waiver. Check back with the blog for more up to date information regarding the health care law. TurboTax is here to help explain health care reform and how it affects you and your taxes, so that you can make the best decision for your health and finances. Have specific questions about how this impacts you? Get health care answers at TurboTax Health Previous Post Extension Announced on Health Plans Not Meeting New Law Standards Next Post 6 Common FAFSA Mistakes [Infographic] Written by Lisa Greene-Lewis Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws and help clients better understand them. She has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Lisa has appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, the Ellen Show, and major news broadcast to break down tax laws and help taxpayers understand what tax laws mean to them. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to taxpayers to help them keep more of their money is paramount. More from Lisa Greene-Lewis Follow Lisa Greene-Lewis on Twitter. 3 responses to “Affordable Care Act Update: New Hardship Exemption Announced” I have a policy that is not “grandfathered” or purchased through the Marketpkace, but was allowed to be extended thru 2014, then again through 2016. How is this treated? Reply I am 63 and retired. How do I establish my annual income? I get just over $1260 social which covers my home expenses. I will probably work part time and withdraw from an IRA. Do, I overestimate combining the social security and that I’ll earn maximum dollars allowed by social security? My medical expenses are high as I had breast cancer surgery two years ago and go every three months for testing plus I’m still paying off debt. . Reply Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Health Care Extension Announced on Health Plans Not Meeting New Law… Health Care What is a Health Care Reform Tax Penalty [Calculator]? Health Care Demystifying the Affordable Care Act Health Care Health Care, Taxes, and You: If I Have Medicaid, am I C… Health Care Who Qualifies for a Penalty Exemption Under the Afforda… Health Care Two-Year Extension on Health Plans Not Meeting New Law … Health Care Did You File a Tax Extension? You May Qualify for an Af… Health Care The Twenty Something’s Guide to the Affordable Ca… Health Care 6 Top Affordable Care Act Exemptions Health Care The Affordable Care Act Timeline for Individuals and Fa…
I have a policy that is not “grandfathered” or purchased through the Marketpkace, but was allowed to be extended thru 2014, then again through 2016. How is this treated? Reply
I am 63 and retired. How do I establish my annual income? I get just over $1260 social which covers my home expenses. I will probably work part time and withdraw from an IRA. Do, I overestimate combining the social security and that I’ll earn maximum dollars allowed by social security? My medical expenses are high as I had breast cancer surgery two years ago and go every three months for testing plus I’m still paying off debt. . Reply