Path to Pennie Talking Points - REV-1882 - Health Insurance Coverage Information Request

Sep 19, 2026

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Path to Pennie Talking Points explains REV-1882, “Health Insurance Coverage Information Request,” and how Pennsylvania’s Department of Revenue shares limited details from a tax filer’s PA-40 return with Pennie, the state’s official health and dental insurance marketplace. Submitting the form authorizes data sharing, after which Pennie reviews eligibility and sends next-step instructions, including a unique access code, a 60-day Special Enrollment Period, and possible financial assistance estimates for qualifying households.

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Path to Pennie Talking Points

What is tax form REV-1882?

What is Pennie?

What happens if a tax filer fills out and submits form REV-1882?

Who should fill out form REV-1882?

How will Pennie connect tax filers to health coverage?

If a tax filer fills out form REV-1882 and receives a notice from Pennie, does that mean they are eligible to enroll?

A tax filer has employer coverage and wants to enroll in Pennie. Can they do so?

Path to Pennie Talking Points REV-1882: Health Insurance Coverage Information Request What is tax form REV-1882? Tax Form REV-1882, ‘Health Insurance Coverage Information Request,’ connects uninsured Pennsylvanians with information regarding their eligibility to enroll in health insurance coverage through the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority, also known as PennieTM, . The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and Pennie have teamed up this tax season to make it easier for uninsured Pennsylvania tax filers to apply for and enroll in health coverage that fits their budget and needs. For those tax filers indicating on tax form REV-1882 that they, their spouse, and/or dependents are currently uninsured, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will share with Pennie some of the basic information provided on their Pennsylvania income tax return (Tax Form PA-40) . The tax filer will later receive a notice from Pennie with information on how to apply for and enroll in health insurance coverage, including an estimate of the financial assistance that may be available to reduce the cost of coverage and care. What is Pennie? Pennie is the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority, Pennsylvania’s official health and dental insurance marketplace. It is the place for Pennsylvanians to apply, shop, and enroll in health coverage that fits their budget and needs. It is also the only source for financial assistance to help reduce the cost of health coverage and care. Pennie is the source of health coverage for those who do not have access to other health coverage and allows shoppers to compare health plans before choosing one. For additional information regarding Pennie, [please visit pennie.com](please visit pennie.com). What happens if a tax filer fills out and submits form REV-1882? By filling out and submitting form REV-1882, a tax filer gives permission to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue to share with Pennie basic information from their PA Personal Income Tax Return. This information includes things like a tax filer’s annual income, household size, and dates of birth. Pennie will then review this information and, if the tax filer appears eligible for health coverage through Pennie, send the tax filer a notice containing information about the next steps they may take to access health coverage through Pennie. This includes a unique access code to claim their new Pennie account. 1 This notice from Pennie will also let the tax filer know if they appear eligible to receive financial assistance to lower the cost of health coverage and care, if they fill out the entire form including their federal gross income. If applicable, the tax filer will also receive information regarding Medical Assistance (MA) and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) if they, their spouse, and/or dependents appear to qualify. Who should fill out form REV-1882? Pennsylvania income tax filers who do not currently have health coverage should complete this form. If a tax filer’s spouse (if married, filing jointly) and/or dependents are currently uninsured, the tax filer should complete this form on their behalf. A tax filer should not complete form REV-1882 if they currently have health coverage. Pennie is not an alternative to employer-sponsored health insurance coverage. How will Pennie connect tax filers to health coverage? If a tax filer and/or other members of their household report that they do not have health coverage, and they complete form REV-1882, Pennie will start the process of directing them to the application for health coverage. This includes receipt of a notice with a unique access code to claim their new Pennie account, a 60-day Special Enrollment Period to enroll in coverage, and an estimate of the health coverage and financial assistance for which they may qualify. Tax filers will begin receiving notices from Pennie in April 2022. Those tax filers who submit form REV-1882 and wish to enroll in

FAQs

What is tax form REV-1882?

REV-1882, “Health Insurance Coverage Information Request,” helps uninsured Pennsylvanians connect with information about eligibility to enroll in health coverage through Pennie.

Who should fill out form REV-1882?

Pennsylvania income tax filers without current health coverage should complete it. If a spouse and/or dependents are uninsured, the tax filer completes it on their behalf; do not complete it if the household already has health coverage.

If I submit REV-1882, does Pennie determine eligibility immediately?

No. Filling out REV-1882 is a first step, and the Pennie notice is an estimate. The tax filer must submit an application through Pennie to confirm eligibility.

Sep 19, 2026

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