How are they going to track/enforce this? If you never go to a a doctor how in the world would anyone know if you had coverage? Will they change the tax forms and add a section for insurance info?
I have a draft of the bill but its long and I’m no lawyer or bill expert.
Inquiring minds would like to know. Anyone???
I believe they do plan for the IRS to enforce the penalty/tax on people who supposedly can afford health insurance, but don't purchase it. They're hiring thousands of new IRS agents, and I guess they assume that practically everyone who falls into the "can afford it but not buying" category will be in the gunsights of the IRS, and should be filing returns.
You will have to provide proof of insurance, such as a policy number or a form from the insurer, with your Income Tax return.