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    Released incarcerated person and ACA

    Client was incarcerated through June of 2014. I know during that time all is ok as far as ACA goes.

    His age if 70. After his release, he tried to sign up for Medicare, which they had cancelled when he was incarcerated. He was not allowed to enroll until the open enrollment period - January, 2015. There must be some type of exception for this final six months, but I cannot seem to find one that fits. Can anyone shed some light on the answer to this problem?

    Not a problem now, but after he enrolled this year, they told him that his coverage will not start until July 1, so depending on the changes, if any, will hae a problem next year also.

    Thanks in advance for any guidance given.

    LT
    Only in government or politics is a "cut in spending" really an increase. It's just not as much of an increase as they wanted it to be, therefore a "cut".

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    Exemptions-ex-offender

    1. Does this TP have a Federal filing requirement?
    2. Have you determined the TP's income for the period after his release?
    3. Was his income below the threshold to avoid any health care penalties?
    4. IF there was no income or below poverty level income, what about Medicaid?
    Friends double; family triple. Don't buy an audit for yourself. If someone has to go to jail make sure it is the client. Remember it is only taxes, nothing important.

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      #3
      Originally posted by mastertaxguy View Post
      1. Does this TP have a Federal filing requirement?
      2. Have you determined the TP's income for the period after his release?
      3. Was his income below the threshold to avoid any health care penalties?
      4. IF there was no income or below poverty level income, what about Medicaid?
      1 Yes to requirements
      2 & 3 - Yes, Income will exceed $80,000
      4 - Definitely not below poverty level.

      LT
      Only in government or politics is a "cut in spending" really an increase. It's just not as much of an increase as they wanted it to be, therefore a "cut".

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        #4
        I'd think that falls under "You experienced another hardship in obtaining health insurance" - https://www.healthcare.gov/fees-exem...ip-exemptions/

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          #5
          Thanks David
          Only in government or politics is a "cut in spending" really an increase. It's just not as much of an increase as they wanted it to be, therefore a "cut".

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            #6
            To be on the safe side in claiming a hardship, TP can apply exemption from the marketplace. If approved this could cover for this year and the next and may up to a full calendar year.

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