Frequently-asked questions by tag
Do Obamacare’s preventive care mandates only help women?
January 30, 2023 – Generally, ACA's preventive care mandates are for everyone regardless of gender, but the mandates include benefits that apply to women's…
If I decide to gamble and go without insurance, isn’t that my business?
August 18, 2021 – An individual's decision to "gamble" and go without health insurance can result in uncompensated care – a financial burden on hospitals…
Does the IRS still enforce the individual mandate?
June 3, 2021 – The individual mandate and its associated penalty are applicable to 2018 tax returns, as the repeal of the mandate penalty didn't take…
Who is keeping track of whether I buy health insurance through the exchanges?
May 25, 2021 – Regardless of where you get your health insurance, you (and the IRS) will get a tax form from your employer, insurance company, or exchange…
What happens if I don’t buy ACA-compliant health insurance?
March 29, 2021 – What happens if I don't buy ACA-compliant health insurance? It depends on where you live and what medical care you end up needing during…
If someone decides to not buy health insurance and is injured in accident, what happens?
January 22, 2021 – If you're uninsured, don't expect free medical care in the event of an…
Is there still a penalty for being uninsured?
January 5, 2021 – The ACA's individual mandate penalty was assessed for the last time on tax returns filed in 2019; there's no longer a federal penalty for…