Do I have to be covered for an entire calendar month to avoid the shared responsibility payment liability for not having minimum essential coverage for that month?
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Question

Do I have to be covered for an entire calendar month to avoid the shared responsibility payment liability for not having minimum essential coverage for that month?

Answer

No. You will be treated as having minimum essential coverage for a month as long as you have coverage for at least one day during that month.

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Views: 2863	Created on: Nov 10, 2015 Date updated: Nov 11, 2021
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