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WHERE THEY LIVE
The Smiths will have the option to purchase health insurance through a government-sponsored exchange.
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THEIR FAMILY
All of the Smiths will need to have health insurance by 2014 to avoid a tax penalty.
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WHAT THEY EARN
The Smiths' annual income is $75,000 so they could be eligible for a subsidy through an exchange.
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THEIR HEALTH CARE
The Smiths will be able to enroll in health insurance through an exchange.
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HOW H&R BLOCK
CAN HELPH&R Block can advise the Smiths on how the Affordable Care Act will affect them and their taxes. Come in and meet with one of our tax experts to see exactly how health care reform will affect you.
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WHERE HE LIVES
Dave's employer doesn't provide health insurance. He will have the option to purchase affordable coverage through a government-sponsored exchange.
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HIS FAMILY
Dave is over 18, so he's responsible for getting his own health insurance by 2014 to avoid a penalty, unless his parents want to cover him until he's 26.
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WHAT HE EARNS
Since Dave is single and earns $31,000, he could be eligible for a subsidy if he chooses to buy health insurance through an exchange.
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HIS HEALTH CARE
Dave will be able to enroll in an exchange for his health insurance.
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HOW H&R BLOCK
CAN HELPH&R Block can advise Dave on how the Affordable Care Act will affect him and his taxes. Come in and meet with one of our tax experts to see exactly how health care reform will affect you.
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WHERE THEY LIVE
Jessie and Dylan will have the option to purchase affordable health insurance through a government-sponsored exchange.
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THEIR FAMILY
Jessie and Dylan have private health insurance and no dependents. If they continue their coverage they won't have to pay a tax penalty in 2014.
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WHAT THEY EARN
Jessie and Dylan's annual income is $55,000 so they could be eligible for a subsidy through an exchange.
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THEIR HEALTH CARE
Jessie and Dylan's private health insurance is acceptable coverage under health care reform but they may save money by getting insurance from an exchange instead.
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HOW H&R BLOCK
CAN HELPH&R Block can advise Jessie and Dylan on how the Affordable Care Act will affect them and their taxes. Come in and meet with one of our tax experts to see exactly how health care reform will affect you.
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WHERE SHE LIVES
Jamie is most likely eligible for Medicaid, a government-sponsored insurance program. If she qualifies for Medicaid she won't be eligible for a subsidy through an exchange.
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HER FAMILY
Jamie is over 18 so she needs to get health insurance for herself and her children by 2014 to avoid a tax penalty.
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WHAT SHE EARNS
Jamie makes $21,000 a year and has two kids, so she will probably qualify for coverage under the new expanded Medicaid program.
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HER HEALTH CARE
Jamie will most likely be eligible for government-sponsored Medicaid based on her income and household status.
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HOW H&R BLOCK
CAN HELPH&R Block can advise Jamie on how the Affordable Care Act will affect her and her taxes. Come in and meet with one of our tax experts to see exactly how health care reform will affect you.
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WHERE THEY LIVE
Jordan and Alex will have access to affordable health insurance through a government-sponsored exchange.
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THEIR FAMILY
Jordan has Medicare. If he continues his coverage he won't be penalized in 2014. Alex will need to get health insurance by 2014 to avoid a tax penalty.
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WHAT THEY EARN
Alex earns $42,000 per year and could be eligible for a subsidy through an exchange. Jordan is retired and collecting Social Security.
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THEIR HEALTH CARE
Jordan's Medicare is acceptable coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Because Alex is under 65 and meets the income requirements, she will be able to receive coverage through an exchange.
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HOW H&R BLOCK
CAN HELPH&R Block can advise Jordan and Alex on how the Affordable Care Act will affect them and their taxes. Come in and meet with one of our tax experts to see exactly how health care reform will affect you.
The Smiths are a family of four living in Santa Barbara, California. Their household income
is $75,000 and they do not have access to health insurance through an employer or government-sponsored program.
Dave is a 24-year-old bachelor living in Miami, Florida.
Dave's current income is $31,000 and he does not have employer-sponsored health insurance.
Jessie and Dylan are a young couple living in Boulder, Colorado.
Jessie earns $55,000, while Dylan just lost his job. They both have private health insurance.
Jamie is a single parent with two kids living in Brooklyn, New York.
Jamie earns $21,000 and does not have health insurance coverage.
Jordan and Alex are empty nesters in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jordan is 66, retired and has Medicare (government health care). Alex is 60, earns $42,000 and has no health insurance.
