Enlarge image | Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service Form 14095 OMB Number (April 2020) The Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) 1545-2152 Reimbursement Request Use this form to request a reimbursement for premiums you paid directly to a qualified health plan for any month in the current calendar year while you were eligible for but not enrolled in the HCTC Advanced Monthly Payment (AMP) program. The IRS can consider your request only if you are eligible to participate in the HCTC AMP program in the coverage month you are requesting and have made at least one premium payment through the program. Instructions 1. Print or type your responses. Complete all parts of this form. 2. Provide verifiable proof that your health plan is qualified for the Health Coverage Tax Credit and that you paid the qualified health insurance premiums by attaching the required supporting documents to your Reimbursement Request form. 3. Mail the completed form and required supporting documents to: Internal Revenue Service Stop 6098 AUSC Austin, TX 78741 4. Ensure the IRS receives your completed Form 14095 on or before September 30 of the current calendar year. Any amount that cannot be reimbursed may be used to claim a HCTC credit on your federal tax return. See the Instructions for Form 8885, Health Coverage Tax Credit. NOTE: Once you mail the HCTC Reimbursement Request, it can take up to 12 weeks (if all requirements are met) before you receive your reimbursement. 5. NEXT: If your request is not approved, the HCTC Program will send a letter that explains why your request was denied. Part 1: Provide Information About You Your name (first, middle initial, last, suffix) Social security number (last four digits) Your mailing address (street address) City State ZIP code Telephone number HCTC participant identification number (from Letter 4545) Part 2: Determine Eligibility and Request Reimbursement You can request reimbursement for premiums you paid for qualified coverage while you were eligible but not enrolled in the HCTC AMP program. For each month of the current calendar year for which you are requesting reimbursement, all of the following statements must be true on the first day of that month. • You were an eligible individual (an eligible Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), Alternative TAA (ATAA), or Reemployment TAA (RTAA) recipient, or a Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) payee age 55 years or older), or were a Qualifying Family Member of an eligible TAA, ATAA, RTAA or a PBGC payee age 55 years or older. • You were covered by HCTC - qualified health insurance coverage for which you paid the premiums, or your portion of the premiums, directly to your health plan. • You were not enrolled in Medicare Part A, B, or C. • You were not enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). • You were not enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) or eligible to receive benefits under the U.S. military health system (TRICARE). • You were not imprisoned under federal, state, or local authority. • Your or your spouse's employer (or former employer) did not pay 50% or more of the cost of coverage. • You cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s federal income tax return. Part 3: Request Reimbursement Check the box for each month of the current calendar year for which you are requesting reimbursement. For each of those months, you must have made premium payments directly to a qualified health plan and meet all requirements stated in Part 2. January February March April May June July August September Catalog Number 53672K www.irs.gov Form 14095 (Rev. 4-2020) |
Enlarge image | Page 2 Enter the TOTALS for ALL MONTHS checked above 1. Enter the total amount you paid directly to your qualified health plan 2. Enter the total amount you paid for dental or vision benefits. These benefits do not qualify for the HCTC 3. Subtract line 2 from line 1. Enter the total 4. Enter total amount you paid for family members that are not qualified for the HCTC 5. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter the total 6. Multiply line 5 by 72.5% (0.725). Enter the total. This is your Total Requested Reimbursement Part 4: Gather Supporting Documents You must provide copies of the corresponding health insurance bills for the months identified in Part 3 of this form. These documents must show the following information: • Your name (or name of the policy holder) • Social Security number of Policy Holder if different from requester • The name of your health plan • Your monthly premium amount • Dates of coverage • Your health plan identification number(s) including member ID, Group ID, Policy or Plan ID Note: If your qualified health plan does not provide members with an insurance bill or COBRA payment coupon, you must provide health plan enrollment documents or an official letter from your health plan that has the required information listed in the bullets above. You must also provide proof that you paid those premiums. Acceptable proof of payment includes: • Canceled checks (copy of front and back) • Bank statements • Credit card statements • Money Order receipts Note: Your proof of payment must indicate the amount paid and to whom it was paid. If you do not have one of these types of proof of payment, contact your health plan for a record of your payment(s). Part 5: Sign and Date This Form Under penalties of perjury, I declare that the information furnished on this form with regard to myself and to any family member(s), and any attachments to it, is true, correct, and complete. I understand that a knowing and willfully false statement on this form or any attachment to it can result in my disqualification from the HCTC AMP program. By signing, I authorize the IRS to independently discuss with my health insurer, third party administrator or former employer, my eligibility status and HCTC payments made on my behalf to these organizations. Signature Full name (print or type) Date If you have any questions about this form, contact the Internal Revenue Service toll-free at 1-844-853-7210. Note: Only months during the current calendar year are eligible for reimbursement request. If you were eligible for the HCTC and made payments directly to your Health Plan for months prior to the current calendar year, you may be able to claim these amounts on your federal tax return for that year, see Form 8885 Instructions. Paperwork Reduction Act Notice And Privacy Act Statement PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT NOTICE. We ask for the information on this form to carry out the Internal Revenue laws of the United States. Your response is voluntary. You are not required to provide the information requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a form or its instructions must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax returns and return information are confidential, as required by code section 6103. The estimated average time to complete this form is 15 minutes. If you have comments concerning the accuracy of this time estimate or suggestions for making this form simpler, we will be happy to hear from you. You can write to the Tax Products Coordinating Committee, SE:W:CAR: MP:T:T:SP, 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20224. PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT. The following information is provided to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L.93-579). All information collected on this form is required under the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 3322 and 31 CFR 210. We use the information you submit to determine if you qualify for reimbursement of the monthly credit of the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC). If you fail to provide the information, or provide inaccurate information, your application may be denied. However, you may still qualify for the Yearly HCTC when you file your federal income tax return. Catalog Number 53672K www.irs.gov Form 14095 (Rev. 4-2020) |