Brief Tax Preparers Could Help Most Uninsured Get Covered
Stan Dorn, Matthew Buettgens, Jay Dev
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More than 74% of uninsured consumers who qualify for ACA health coverage file federal income tax returns. This includes over 90% of consumers under age 35 who qualify for subsidies in health insurance marketplaces. Most low-income taxpayers use tax preparers, including 64.6% of EITC claimants, more than 78% of whom file by March 31, the final day of open enrollment. State and federal officials and private leaders concerned about ACA enrollment should seriously explore partnering with commercial and nonprofit tax preparers to reach the eligible uninsured and move towards a healthy, balanced risk pool.
Research Areas Health and health care Taxes and budgets
Tags Health care laws and regulations
Policy Centers Health Policy Center