Where are my 1095s at?
You know, those lovely health insurance tax verification documents? Learn more about them HERE.
Remember, April 15th is the last day to file personal income taxes in the United States. Please direct consumers to these free* tax prep sites:
| Organization | Phone | Website | Notes / Restrictions |
| VITA / TCE | 1-800-906-9887 | Click Here | The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $55,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. |
| AARP | online search only | Click Here | AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low-to moderate-income taxpayers – especially those 50 and older – at more than 5,000 locations nationwide. |
| NE United Way 2-1-1 | 2-1-1 | Click Here | United Way’s free 2-1-1 referral services offers referrals to tax preparation assistance locations anywhere in NE or western IA. Just dial 2-1-1 or visit the website to get started. |
*Depending on income and circumstances
UPCOMING EVENTS
If you know about health care-related and/or outreach and enrollment events happening in your area, visit our events page and enter your event into our Submit An Event form.
EVENTS
Nebraska Legislative Session: Jan 9 – Jun 6
To keep up with bills and advocacy opportunities as they come up (including information on Medicaid Expansion, etc.), go to Nebraska Appleseed’s webpage HERE and sign up for “legislative updates.”
NEWS AND UPDATES
If you’d like more health-related news, we recommend Kaiser Health News to sign up for periodic email updates.
Kaiser Health News: Broker Websites Expand Health Plan Shopping Options While Glossing Over Details
These direct-enrollment broker websites are “under-policed” and can steer consumers toward plans that may not be the best option for them, a new report concludes.
Public News Service: Navigating Stumbling Blocks to Medicaid Expansion
Last year, Nebraska voters passed a measure to expand Medicaid, but state officials are stumbling out of the gate to implement the plan.
RESOURCES
On Nebraska policy:
On tax credit reconciliation:
- In the Loop post on tax credit reconciliation
- Center on Budget slides on tax credit reconciliation
- Young Invincibles ‘Adulting 101’ Video Series – Short youtube videos describing health issues and needs including taxes, Medicaid and more
On special enrollment:
Is it Spring yet?