Hello there, I came here to learn more about my health care coverage.
Of course. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) also known as the health care law was created to expand access to coverage, control health care costs, and improve health care quality and care coordination.
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What requirements do I need to meet to qualify for it?
You must have been enrolled in one of several programs to qualify.
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I guess you are talking about those that are also listed on your page. I understand. But something I've been wondering about is: do I still have to pay a penalty, even if I don't have a health insurance?
You don't have to pay a penalty if you don't have health insurance in 2019 or any year after that.
Did you NOT have coverage or an exemption in 2018?
No, I did have coverage in 2018.
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Does the affordable care act affect my health benefits as a veteran?
No, the health care law doesn't change your VA health benefits or your out-of-pocket costs.
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But if I was enrolled in your health care program, for example, I wouldn't have to pay a fee, right?
Correct. If you were covered under the VA health care program in 2018, you won't have to pay the fee when you file your 2018 taxes.
