Do You Have to Get Health Insurance in California?

Will I be penalized if I don't have health insurance?

Most Americans will no longer owe a tax penalty for going without health insurance.

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Updated: 2020-06-29
 

Since January 2019, Americans who go without health insurance will not face a federal tax penalty. That said, a handful of states have passed their own health insurance requirements. If you live in one of those states, you may have to pay a state tax penalty if you're uninsured.

To learn the rules that apply to you, select your state from the list below.


Jurisdictional relevance: ST

There are versions of this article for each State.

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