As part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), uninsured Illinoisans have new options for health coverage either through the state’s Medicaid program or through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace (the Marketplace). These options make it more affordable to get health coverage and meet the federal requirement that all individuals have health coverage starting in 2014.
Important Updates on 1095-B Forms for 2021: Because the federal government no longer requires individuals to have minimum essential health coverage, Illinois is not mailing 1095-Bs for the 2020 tax year to each household. HFS can mail 1095-B forms to customers upon request. A reminder that the 1095 -B form is NOT needed to file taxes and does NOT go to the IRS. It is for informational purposed only. There are no tax penalties for being uninsured.
T his guide contains answers to common 1095-B questions and instructions on where clients can go to request a correction or copy of their 1095-B form. It a l so contains external resources for more complicated questions. A sample form along with information about its contents is included at the end of the guide.
The Internal Revenue Service is warning consumers about tax scams involving the Affordable Care Act and penalties imposed under the law on people who go without health insurance. In some cases, the agency said, unscrupulous tax preparers tell clients to pay the penalties directly to them, and they keep the money. Most people do not owe the payment at all. “However,” the I.R.S. said, “if you owe a payment, remember that it should be made only with your tax return or in response to a letter from the I.R.S. The payment should never be made directly to an individual or return preparer.” Refer to the IRS website if you get a letter in the mail from the IRS.
For more information on applying for health coverage in Illinois, or to make an appointment for in-person help on any issues related to health coverage in Illinois, call the Get Covered Illinois (GCI) Helpdesk at 1-866-311-1119 or, visit GetCoveredIllinois.gov.
Monthly data on the number of clients who enrolled in Illinois Medicaid as a result of the ACA eligibility expansion.