This form is provided by your health insurance carrier and not the GIC. To download an electronic copy of your Form 1099-HC, you may sign into your medical insurance carrier’s online account, or contact their member services at the number on your ID card for more information.

Are 1099-HC required?

As a health insurance carrier (including MassHealth, Commonwealth Care, or Commonwealth Care Bridge), you are legally required to issue Forms MA 1099-HC to your subscribers no later than January 31 of the following year. There is no standardized format for the Form MA 1099-HC. It may vary depending on carrier.

Did I not get a 1099-HC?

When asked if you received a 1099-HC, answer “No” if you do not have the form. You will see an error message during the state review. This error will not allow you to e-file, in which case you’ll need to print and mail your MA tax return.

What do I do if I did not receive a 1099-HC?

If you haven’t received your Form 1099-HC, contact your insurance carrier. You may also enter into your tax return: The name of your insurance carrier or administrator. The subscriber number for your plan (this number can be for either for individuals or groups).

Is 1095 C the same as 1099-HC?

Form 1099-HC is required to complete a Massachusetts state tax return. You can complete the state return without one, but it will not be able to be efiled. You should contact your insurance provider to get a copy of the 1099-HC form before you file. Form 1095 C is an informational document for your federal tax return.

What is the difference between 1099-HC and 1095 A?

You will only need a 1095-A if you had Marketplace health insurance and need to enter information for the Premium Tax Credit. Your 1099-HC is your confirmation of the months you were covered and you will need to enter information in from this form in your state return.

When do you need a 1099 HC in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, it’s required that residents of the state beginning from the age of 18 should have medical insurance. The 1099-HC Form serves as official proof that a patient is covered by health policy. The form has to be submitted while filing taxes to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR).

Where do I get my 1099-hc form from?

If you had health insurance with multiple insurance carriers, you may receive multiple 1099-HC forms. The 1099-HC form you receive from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will indicate which months in you had a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts health insurance policy.

What does MCC mean on a 1099-hc form?

Your 1099-HC form indicates whether you had minimum creditable coverage (MCC) for each month in the preceding year. A month with coverage is defined as a month in which the individual was covered for 15 days.

What does Form 1095-B and 1099-hc show?

Form 1095-B and 1099-HC are tax documents that show you had health insurance coverage considered Minimum Essential Coverage during the last tax year. Here’s what you need to know.