If you were eligible for WSU health benefits in 2016, a 1095 Form will be mailed the end of February. The Form 1095 reports information about your health care coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act. For the majority of people, this form is not needed to file your taxes, but you should keep it with your 2016 tax documentation. It does not replace your W-2.
While the University recently mailed W-2 forms, the 1095 forms will come directly from either the Health Care Authority (HCA) or your insurance provider, and there may be situations where you receive one from multiple sources. Expect to receive the form(s) at the home address you have on file with WSU around the end of February. The 1095 forms will be sent to individuals who were eligible for health benefits in 2016, including faculty, staff, and retirees. Additionally, all employees who worked at least 130+ in any month in 2016, regardless of benefit eligibility, will receive a form. Covered dependents will not receive their own 1095.
More information will be available on the HRS https://hrs.wsu.edu/aca-form-1095/ or you can find additional information on the IRS Website or consult with a qualified tax advisor.
