Listen Up! – Some State Residents Still Have Time to Sign Up for Health Care Coverage!

The deadline for Open Enrollment was this past Sunday, but a few states have extended their deadline, giving their residents a few more days to make sure they are covered in 2016 and avoid a penalty on their taxes for being uninsured. Right now, if you’re a California, District of Columbia or a Maryland resident, keep reading to see how this extension can help you out!

• DC – DC Health Link extended their 2016 enrollment deadline through this Tuesday, February 2^nd, giving people a last chance to get covered for the year.
• California – If you started the process of enrolling in Covered California but did not complete your application, the deadline extended. You have until midnight this Saturday, February 6^th to enroll. If you need extra assistance, a Service Center representative or certified enroller can guide you through the process.
• Maryland – If you started enrolling by January 31^st but weren’t able to complete due to the recent snowstorm, Maryland Health Connection has extended their deadline to this Friday, February 5^th.

If you live in District of Columbia, California or Maryland and still need to finish enrolling in health insurance, don’t waste any time and take advantage of these extensions and avoid a tax penalty! And if you come across any questions regarding health care and your taxes, remember that TurboTax Health is here to help!