Help with health insurance taxes and exemptions available

SEARHC’s Outreach and Enrollment Program is available to assist Southeast Alaskans fill out their 1095A form and determine tax penalty exemptions, such as tribal and affordability exemptions. SEARHC is a Certified Application Counselor agency.

Everyone with health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace is required to file taxes. Those who have health coverage through the Marketplace and received assistance paying for a monthly premium must file taxes with an IRS 1095A form.

For more information, call 966-8883 or 966-8662.

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