Speaking of Obamacare Exemption Certificate Numbers

[LCP]

What moron came up with the "numbering" scheme? There's no pattern of alpha vs numeric that would help you get it right and especially distinguish between a "1" and an "I" or a "0" or an "O".

I'll bet that a computer is going to spit out a bunch of mismatches though.

...... if I'm the moron feel free to lay into me, I can take it.

[Super Mom]

What moron came up with the "numbering" scheme? There's no pattern of alpha vs numeric that would help you get it right and especially distinguish between a "1" and an "I" or a "0" or an "O".

I'll bet that a computer is going to spit out a bunch of mismatches though.

...... if I'm the moron feel free to lay into me, I can take it.

Ok, call me dumb, but what is an exemption certificate?

[Bob McCoy]

There's a list of exemptions for those who don't have minimum essential coverage. Some can be entered directly on the 8965 without any documentation, while others have to be granted through the marketplace by obtaining an exemption certificate.

[Super Mom]

Oh, that's good to know!

[Bob McCoy]

What moron came up with the "numbering" scheme? There's no pattern of alpha vs numeric that would help you get it right and especially distinguish between a "1" and an "I" or a "0" or an "O".

I'll bet that a computer is going to spit out a bunch of mismatches though.

...... if I'm the moron feel free to lay into me, I can take it.

Legit point. Probably more of a committee than a single person who came up with it. Just one of the many bugs in the system.

[LCP]

There's a list of exemptions for those who don't have minimum essential coverage. Some can be entered directly on the 8965 without any documentation, while others have to be granted through the marketplace by obtaining an exemption certificate.

Yep....... we do a lot of returns from the Amish up here. Great people by the way !