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Are senior citizens subject to the individual shared responsibility provision?

by Webmaster|Published January 28, 2014

Yes. Senior citizens must have minimum essential coverage or qualify for an exemption for each month in a calendar year. Both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part C (also known as Medicare Advantage) qualify as minimum essential coverage. Read more about the shared responsibility provision and how to apply for an exemption.

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