VISTA HEALTH LEARNING CENTER
What tax forms will I need to submit in order to sign up with a Self Employed health plan?
In order to enroll under a self employed health insurance plan, each insurance company will require that you submit certain tax documentation along with your application. Most people that are self employed are sole proprietors, however you can be incorporated and still be considered self employed. To be considered eligible you must be actively in business and submit the appropriate tax documentation which must be from the most recent filing period. Please see the table below and follow any of the links to see the appropriate forms.
Status |
Required Tax Documents |
S Corporation |
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C Corporation |
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Limited Liability Corporation |
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Sole Proprietors (1099’s) |
Form 1040 (first 2 pages) & Schedule C |
Partnerships |
Relevant Links
New York State Insurance Department
The Insurance Department is responsible for supervising and regulating all insurance business in New York State.
http://www.ins.state.ny.us/hp97wel.htm
Healthy New York
Healthy NY is a state program that offers subsidized and standardized insurance plans (offered by all HMO's) to qualifying Individuals, Sole Proprietorships & small Groups.
http://www.ins.state.ny.us/healthny.htm
Child Health Plus
New York State has a health insurance plan for kids, called Child Health Plus. Depending on your family's income, your child may be eligible.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/chplus/
Elederly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (Epic) Program
EPIC is a New York State sponsored prescription plan for senior citizens who need help paying for their prescriptions.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/epic/faq.htm