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The Individual Mandate requires that most Americans obtain health insurance by 2014 or be subject to a tax penalty unless there is an exemption qualification.
The Individual Mandate was effective January 1, 2014.
Insurance options may be available to you via the Health Insurance Marketplace. Refer to the Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options and Your Health Coverage for additional information. The link is also available in the Quick Reference Guide (PDF).
updated 7/8/2015