Health Care Information Forms for 2024 Tax Filing
In 2024, individuals may receive one or more forms detailing their health care coverage throughout the year. These forms function similarly to Form W-2 or Form 1099, providing essential data for tax filing purposes.
Key Health Care Tax Forms:
- Form 1095-B – Health Coverage
- Issued by health insurance providers.
- Details who was covered and coverage dates.
- Form 1095-C – Employer-Provided Health Insurance
- Issued by certain employers.
- Shows coverage offered by employer.
- Employers offering self-insured coverage issue this form to covered individuals.
- Form 1095-A – Health Insurance Marketplace Statement
- Issued by the Health Insurance Marketplace.
- Includes details on coverage, policyholders, and enrollment periods.
Important Deadlines:
- Form 1095-B & Form 1095-C: Due March 31, 2025 from insurers and employers.
- Form 1095-A: Due February 1, 2025 from the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Do You Need These Forms to File Taxes?
- Form 1095-B & Form 1095-C are NOT required to file.
- Form 1095-A IS REQUIRED—if applicable, wait to file until receiving it.
Receiving Multiple Forms
You may receive more than one health care tax form if:
- You had coverage from multiple providers or employers during the year.
- You changed coverage or jobs.
- Different family members had coverage from different providers.
Keep all health care forms with your tax records for reference when filing.
For more details, visit www.irs.gov.