You won’t face a tax penalty for going without health insurance in 2021—but there are big downsides to being uninsured. Obamacare’s tax penalty went away in 2019. That means that if you didn’t have health insurance coverage in 2020, you won’t have to pay a penalty when you file your taxes this year.

Is medical insurance required in Oregon?

Oregon requires its residents to have health insurance in compliance with the Affordable Care Act. The ACA requires all individuals to have health insurance unless they qualify for an exception.

What happens if you don’t qualify for OHP?

Find a community organization that can help you enroll for free at OregonHealthCare.gov by clicking “Get Help” or by calling 855-268-3767 (toll-free) If you don’t qualify for a special enrollment period or OHP, your next chance to enroll or change plans will be during open enrollment (Nov. 1 to Dec. 15).

How much does the Oregon health plan cost?

$1,468 a month for a single person. $3,013 for a family of four.

What happens when someone doesn’t have health insurance?

Without health insurance coverage, a serious accident or a health issue that results in emergency care and/or an expensive treatment plan can result in poor credit or even bankruptcy.

What’s the penalty for not having health insurance?

If you have coverage for part of the year, the fee is 1/12 of the annual amount for each month you (or your tax dependents) don’t have coverage. If you’re uncovered only 1 or 2 months, you don’t have to pay the fee at all. Learn about the “short gap” exemption.

Are there penalties for late payment of Oregon taxes?

Personal income tax penalties. You will owe a 5 percent late-payment penalty on any Oregon tax not paid by the original due date of the return, even if you have filed an extension.

When do you have to pay Oregon taxes?

For tax year 2019, the return due date and payment due date is July 15, 2020 for calendar year filers. Oregon doesn’t allow an extension of time to pay, even if the IRS allows an extension. You will owe a 5 percent late-payment penalty on any Oregon tax not paid by the original due date of the return, even if you have filed an extension.

Do you have to pay taxes if you don’t have health insurance?

If you live in a state that requires you to have health coverage and you don’t have coverage (or an exemption): You’ll be charged a fee when you file your 2019 state taxes. You won’t owe a fee on your federal tax return.