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Enrollment and Eligibility (ENR) FAQ

Guidance for FAQ regarding Notices and FFM Notices

Program Area: Enrollment and Eligibility (ENR)

Question: What do I do with Form 1095-A?

Answer: Consumers use the information included on Form 1095-A to complete Form 8962, the Premium Tax Credit form. Consumers file Form 8962 with their tax returns if they want to claim the premium tax creditor if they received premium assistance through advance credit payments made to their insurance provider (whether or not they otherwise are required to file a tax return) (APTC)

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: January 12, 2015

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