If you apply for an exemption from the shared responsibility payment, you’ll get a notice of exemption eligibility from the Marketplace. The notice displays an Exemption Certificate Number (ECN) for each person that qualifies on your Exemption application. It’s in the “Eligibility Results” column in the notice.
You’ll need the ECN
- To enroll in a Catastrophic health plan in the Marketplace, if you qualify for a hardship or affordability exemption and complete an application for Marketplace coverage.
- To complete IRS Form 8965—Health Coverage Exemptions, if you plan to file a federal income tax return. You need to use this form when you file so the IRS knows that this person has an exemption from the requirement to have health insurance.
You may be asked if you’ve recently gained one of these immigration statuses. If you have, select your name (or the name of the person in your household who recently gained eligible immigration status).
If everyone on your Marketplace application has Marketplace coverage with financial help, but some people were found eligible for coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), they’re not eligible to get help paying for their Marketplace coverage. You can end coverage for just some people on your Marketplace plan, like your spouse or dependents. If they still want a Marketplace plan after having been found eligible for Medicaid or CHIP, they’ll have to pay full cost for their share of the Marketplace coverage, if they’re eligible. There are several steps you should take to enroll in Marketplace coverage for only some people:
Small employers who don’t offer group health coverage to their employees can help employees pay for medical expenses through a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA). If your employer offers you a QSEHRA, you can use it to help pay your household’s health care costs (like your monthly premium) for qualifying health coverage.
In 2019, Virginia Medicaid added new coverage for adults. After you update and submit your 2019 Marketplace application, your eligibility notice will display “Results” for each person on your application who’s applying for coverage.
A dependent is a family member in the employee’s household who is eligible for coverage, like a spouse, child, or partner.
If no plans are available, you may be able to get health coverage one of these ways:
As you review your dental plan options, you can narrow your results by cost and coverage details. Here’s a list of common terms you’ll see when narrowing your dental plan results.
Before selling health insurance plans through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace® (FFM) on HealthCare.gov, you’ll need to register, sign agreements, and complete required training. The 5 steps are below.
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