General Hardship Exemption (2024)

If you have a general hardship that prevents you from getting health coverage, you can apply for a general hardship exemption.

Criteria

The hardship you experienced included one of the following reasons:
  • Appeals decision shows eligibility for enrollment through Covered California when not actually enrolled.
  • Bankruptcy.
  • Death of a close family member.
  • Domestic violence.
  • Evicted in the past six months or is facing eviction or foreclosure.
  • Experienced homelessness.
  • Medical expenses that resulted in substantial debt.
  • Medical support order.
  • Natural disaster (i.e. fire, flood, or human-caused disaster).
  • Unexpected increases in necessary expenses or decreases in household income due to divorce/separation; unexpected or sudden disability; or caring for an ill, disabled or aging family member.
  • Utility shut-off.
  • Other (granted on a case-by-case basis).

What You Will Need to Apply

You will need the following information for all household members:

  • Date of birth.
  • Social Security numbers (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN), if you have one.
  • Proof to support your claim of hardship.

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General Hardship Exemption (2024)

FAQs

What is a hardship exception? ›

Hardship exemptions

You can qualify for this exemption if you had a financial hardship or other circ*mstances that prevented you from getting health insurance.

What is general proof of hardship? ›

Household expenses incurred. • Receipts from relocation expenses and rental. fees, reasonably incurred late fees, internet. service, medical bills.

Which of the following does not qualify as a circ*mstance for hardship exemption? ›

Final answer: Buying a new car does not qualify as a circ*mstance for a hardship exemption for obtaining catastrophic health coverage. Hardship exemptions are for uncontrollable adverse financial or living situations like bankruptcy or homelessness, not voluntary purchases.

What is a hardship letter for health insurance? ›

A hardship letter is a formal letter that you write to your healthcare provider or insurance company to request assistance or a payment plan. The letter should explain your situation, provide evidence of your financial hardship, and explain why you are unable to pay your medical bills.

What qualifies for hardship? ›

What is considered an immediate and heavy financial need?
  • Some medical care expenses (as described in Section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code) for you, your spouse, your primary beneficiary or your dependents.
  • Costs directly related to the purchase of your principal residence, excluding mortgage payments.

What are some hardship reasons? ›

There are often two main reasons for financial hardship : 1. You could afford the loan when it was obtained but a change of circ*mstances has meant you can no longer afford the repayments; or 2. You could not afford to repay the loan when it was obtained.

What are examples of hardship? ›

Hardship Examples
  • Illness or injury.
  • Change of employment status.
  • Job Loss or loss of income.
  • Natural disasters.
  • Divorce.
  • Death.
  • Military deployment.

How do you show proof of hardship? ›

Provide supporting documents along with your hardship letter to help prove the legitimacy of your claim. Depending on your situation, you might submit documents such as an unemployment notice, medical bills, military orders or a divorce decree.

What circ*mstances are classified as hardship? ›

Hardship applies to a circ*mstance in which excessive and painful effort of some kind is required, as enduring acute discomfort from cold, or battling over rough terrain. Privation has particular reference to lack of food, clothing, and other necessities or comforts.

What qualifies as an exemption? ›

An exemption is a dollar amount that can be deducted from an individual's total income, thereby reducing the taxable income.

What proof do you need for a hardship withdrawal? ›

What Proof Do You Need for a Hardship Withdrawal? You must provide adequate documentation as proof of your hardship withdrawal. 2 Depending on the circ*mstance, this can include invoices from a funeral home or university, insurance or hospital bills, bank statements, and escrow payments.

What are the two types of exemptions? ›

Taxpayers may be able to claim two kinds of exemptions:
  • Personal exemptions generally allow taxpayers to claim themselves (and possibly their spouse)
  • Dependency exemptions allow taxpayers to claim qualifying dependents (covered in Module 4)

What is an example of a medical hardship? ›

Medical Hardship Withdrawal

Examples: Severe injury or illness with prolonged recovery and/or ongoing close medical monitoring. Severe complications of a chronic medical condition. New diagnosis of a life threatening condition.

What is an example of a good hardship letter? ›

Dear Harry Jones: I am writing this letter to request assistance with my personal loan during a time of financial hardship. Approximately two weeks ago, I was let go from my job due to company-wide layoffs. As a result, I have been unable to continue making regular payments on my loan.

What is a claim of hardship? ›

Hardship Claim means an application made by an Owner that is designated for acquisition by Council for a public purpose and the Owner considers that he or she will suffer hardship if there is a delay in the acquisition.

What is considered a significant hardship? ›

Substantial hardship means any condition which would cause gross monthly household income to be below the Federal Poverty Level. Substantial hardship means a demonstrated economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the person requesting the variance or waiver.

What are hardship circ*mstances? ›

“Hardship” is a subjective and flexible term. There's no set legal definition for hardship in every circ*mstance. However, most courts recognize a hardship as having one or all of the following factors: A long-term negative financial impact on a party. Deprivation, suffering, or adversity for one or more parties.

What is a 10 day hardship exception? ›

A standard 10-day contract can't be signed with fewer than 10 days left in the regular season. However, a hardship 10-day deal can be signed during that time and would simply be prorated to cover the remaining days in the regular season.

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