If you were enrolled in a private health plan through Maryland Health Connection at any time this year, there are important steps you need to take when you file your federal taxes.

1095-A

The information on Form 1095-A is used to determine the amount of taxes you will owe or the refund you receive, based on the tax credit you may have taken in advance to lower the cost of your health insurance plan.

Important next steps:

This form will be mailed by Jan. 31. It also is available in your online account. Look for your form in early February.

Reconciling

The process of comparing the financial help you received based on your estimated income with the amount you are eligible for based on your actual income at the end of the year is called reconciling premium tax credits.

If you received financial help for your health plan, you must file a federal tax return and reconcile your prior year tax credits with a Form 8962 in order to remain eligible for financial assistance in future years. If you do not file and reconcile, you may lose financial assistance and be responsible for the full cost of your health plan’s premium.

1095-B

You do not need to send a 1095-B form to the IRS when filing your taxes.

If anyone in your household was enrolled in Medicaid or the Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) and you would like a copy of Form 1095-B for the most recent tax year, you can find it in the My Documents section of your account at MarylandHealthConnection.gov beginning in mid-February.

Need a correction to your 1095-B form?
Call 1-855-642-8572. Deaf and hard of hearing use Relay.

Need a mailed copy of your 1095-B form?
Call 1-855-642-8572.
Please allow three business days for requests by phone.

Or send your name and phone number to mhbe.1095b@maryland.gov or to Maryland Health Connection, PO Box 857, Lanham, MD 20703. Someone from Maryland Health Connection will contact you by phone to complete your request. Allow up to 30 days for requests by email or mail.

Tax help

For specific tax-filing questions, ask your tax preparer. You may be able to get free help preparing your taxes.

Exemption

Starting with the 2019 plan year, for which you’ll file taxes in April 2020, the Shared Responsibility Payment no longer applies. This payment is sometimes known as the individual mandate or penalty. From 2019 on, you don’t need an exemption to avoid the penalty.

Easy Enrollment Program

Learn more about enrolling in health coverage when you file your taxes..