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The 1095‐B form has information to prove health insurance coverage from Medicaid or CHIP you had during the 2015 calendar year. The information on the 1095‐B form is to be used to report health coverage on your tax return and retained for your records.  \nThe 1095‐B form documents the months that Medicaid was your primary source of minimal essential health insurance coverage. If you had coverage from any other source for any month in 2015, that source will send you a 1095‐B form. This includes other coverage sources, such as: COBRA, TRICARE, private insurance, etc.  \nThe 1095‐B tax forms are being mailed out in January 2016 from the Mississippi Division of Medicaid’s fiscal agent. Our current fiscal agent is Xerox. They are a private company that helps keep our agency running smoothly. If you get mail from Xerox, don’t assume its junk mail.  \nThe Mississippi Division of Medicaid does not provide tax advice. For more information about the 1095‐B form, visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website at [http://irs.gov/aca](http://irs.gov/aca).  \nFrequently Asked Questions  \nWhat is a 1095‐B form?  \nThe 1095‐B form is proof of health insurance coverage. It provides information to verify health insurance coverage from Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) .  \nDO NOT throw this form away.  \nWhy did I get a 1095‐B tax form?  \nDue to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires proof that you have health insurance coverage for you to report on your tax return. The 1095‐B form is proof of health insurance coverage from Medicaid or CHIP you had during the 2015 calendar year. The 1095‐B form documents the months that Medicaid was your primary source of minimal essential health insurance coverage.  \nWhat do I need to do with the 1095‐B form?  \nUse the information on your 1095‐B form to report on your tax return. DO NOT throw this form away.  \nWhen will I get a 1095‐B form?  \n1095‐B forms are being sent in January 2016. They are being sent by our fiscal agent, Xerox.  \nWho receives a 1095‐B tax form?  \nYou will get a 1095‐B form if you were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP during the 2015 calendar year.  \nWhy did I receive multiple 1095‐B tax forms?  \nThe agency provides the 1095‐B form to document the months that Medicaid was your primary source of minimal essential health insurance coverage. If you had coverage from any other source for any month in 2015, that will send you a 1095‐B form as documentation. This includes other coverage sources, such as: COBRA, TRICARE, private insurance, etc.  \nI did not receive a 1095‐B form, how can I get the form or the information I need?  \nIf you did not receive a 1095‐B form and think you should have, contact us by calling toll‐free at 1‐866‐597‐2675.  \nHow do I get another copy of my 1095‐B form?  \nYou may request another copy of your 1095‐B form by calling 1‐866‐597‐2675.  \nWho do I contact if I have questions about taxes and the 1095‐B form?  \nThe Mississippi Division of Medicaid does not provide tax advice. For tax advice and more information about the 1095‐B form, visit the IRS website at [http://irs.gov/aca](http://irs.gov/aca).  \nWho do I contact if my 1095‐B form information doesn’t look right?  \nIf you have any questions about your coverage or if you think your 1095‐B form is wrong, please contact us toll‐free at 1‐866‐597‐2675.","cbCaik1Jt9FavQO6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik1Jt9FavQO6","pdf",149486,"English","# Background\n# Frequently Asked Questions\n## What is a 1095-B form?\n## Why did I get a 1095-B tax form?\n## What do I need to do with the 1095-B form?\n## When will I get a 1095-B form?\n## Who receives a 1095-B tax form?\n## Why did I receive multiple 1095-B tax forms?\n## What if I did not receive a 1095-B form?\n## How do I get another copy?\n## Who do I contact for tax questions?\n## What if my 1095-B form information doesn’t look right?","[{\"question\":\"What is a 1095-B form?\",\"answer\":\"A 1095-B form is proof of health insurance coverage. 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