"There are only a few days remaining for consumers to sign up for health insurance to begin the first of the year and avoid facing penalties for being uninsured in 2015," said Mark Ciaramitaro, vice president of enrollment services at H&R Block. "Taxpayers can get free, expert help from licensed advisors in understanding their options, selecting a health insurance plan that is right for them and navigating the enrollment process."
Millions of taxpayers may qualify for payment assistance in the form of the Advance Premium Tax Credit to help cover monthly insurance premiums.
"Many consumers are unaware that they may be eligible for cost-sharing reductions, which may be available with silver Marketplace plan enrollment, and lower out-of-pocket costs for deductibles, coinsurance and copayments," Ciaramitaro said.
If consumers do not enroll in qualified health insurance coverage by February 15, 2015, they will not be able to enroll in Marketplace health insurance coverage unless they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to a qualifying life event like marriage, divorce or the loss of employer health coverage. Consumers should also note that the Affordable Care Act tax penalty will increase for 2015 from $95 a person to $325 a person, or from 1 percent of household income above the filing threshold to 2 percent, whichever is greater. For example, a married couple with no children and a household income of $65,000 could see a penalty of almost $900 instead of the lesser $650 flat penalty if they do not enroll in qualified health insurance for 2015.
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