Council Delegate Jonathan Hale Encourages Enrolled Navajos to Apply for Health Coverage to Avoid Paying Tax Penalties Under the Affordable Care Act
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In accordance with the Affordable Care Act, beginning in 2014, individuals are required to have health coverage or pay a tax penalty, also known as the "individual shared responsibility payment," unless they qualify for an exemption.
Enrolled members of the Navajo Nation may apply for an exemption from this requirement and are urged to apply prior to filing their 2014 taxes in 2015.
"The importance of the ACA is to recognize the strain on the economy of the health care industry and how that relates to personal health at home.
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For Native Americans and Alaska Natives, the law is intended to address inequities and increase access to quality, affordable health coverage, to invest in prevention and wellness, and to give Native American individuals and families more control over their care.
"The ACA is an opportunity to understand the health disparities we face as
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The Tribal Exemption form can be accessed at the website below:
http://marketplace.cms.gov/getofficialresources/publications-and-articles/tribal-exemption.pdf
In-person assistance is available for those that need help with the application form. Please visit the following site to locate a local application assistant: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/.
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