In January 2016, faculty and staff will receive a new tax form called the 1095-C that will contain important information about their eligibility for Ohio State medical coverage. They will need to keep the form and file it with their 2015 tax returns. Even employees who declined to participate in Ohio State’s medical plans during 2015 will receive a 1095-C if they meet certain eligibility criteria. A Form 1095-C will be sent to everyone who is:
* Enrolled in medical coverage at Ohio State.
* Considered a full-time employee who was eligible for Ohio State’s medical coverage at any point during 2015.
Employees need to complete two action steps to ensure they receive Form 1095-C:
* Confirm the home address on file is accurate.
* Go to Employee Self Service and click on Personal Information Summary. Select Change Home/Mailing Addresses. To make a change, click “edit” on the home address line.
* Give consent to access the form online. Click here for directions.
Due to the holiday schedule, it is recommended that faculty and staff update their home addresses and give consent for online access by December 11, 2015. The Office of Human Resources will send employees a direct email on November 19 followed by a letter home in early December about Form 1095-C.
What you need to do:
Learn more, including FAQs, at hr.osu.edu/benefits/hcr_form1095c.