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Overview

eFile Form 1095-B Online

eFile 1095-B with eFileMyForms for simplified healthcare coverage reporting.

What is Form 1095-B

Form 1095-B (Healthcare Coverage) reports minimum essential health coverage (MEC) provided to individuals under the Affordable Care Act.  

What is reported on Form 1095-B?

  • Who was covered (primary subscriber and dependents)
  • Which months coverage was in effect
  • The type of coverage provided
  • Sponsor/provider of the coverage

1095-B IRS Deadlines

The deadline for filing Form 1095-B with the IRS is typically March 1st or March 31st if filing electronically.

Recipient Copies: January 31st (February 2nd for 2026)

IRS Deadline: March 1st or March 31st (if filing electronically) 

Note: If a deadlines falls on a weekend, the due date will be the next business day. Exact deadlines for each year can be found on the IRS website

Understanding Form 1095-B Sections

Form 1095-B has four main parts

Part IPolicy Holder – Information about the priamry person covered (policy holder or employee):

  • Name and Address
  • Social Security Number or other TIN
  • Date of Birth
  • Origin of policy code (if applicable)

Part IIEmployer Information 

This is only applicable if the insurance is employer-sponsored. 

Part III  – Insurance Company

This section lists the insurance company providing coverage during the given year.

Part IVIndividuals Covered

Part IV lists the individuals covered under the policyholder’s policy for the given year

How to File Form 1095-B Online with eFile My Forms

Filing your 1095-B Healthcare Coverage forms online is faster, more accurate, and more affordable than traditional paper filing. Our streamlined process takes just minutes:

Step 1: Gather Your Information

Complete the required details for you 1095-B forms including policy information and covered individuals.

Step 2: Enter or Import Your Data

Choose the method that works best for your business:

  • Manual entry: Perfect for businesses filing 1-10 forms
  • Excel/CSV upload: Bulk import for 10-100 forms using our template

Step 3: Review and Validate

Our system automatically checks for common errors including:

  • Missing or invalid TIN numbers
  • Incorrect name/TIN combinations
  • Address formatting issues
  • Missing required information

Step 4: Submit and Deliver

Once you approve your forms:

  • We e-file directly with the IRS (same business day for submissions before 5 PM ET)
  • Recipient copies are printed and mailed via USPS
  • You receive confirmation of IRS acceptance
  • All forms stored securely for 3+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions to IRS Form 1095-B 

Who has to file Form 1095-B?

Form 1095-B is typically filed by entities that provided minimum essential health coverage to individuals. The form is used to prove to the IRS that these entities met health care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act. 

 

Is electronic filing required for Form 1095-B?

Yes, if you are filing 10+ 1095-B forms with the IRS, you must file 1095-B electronically.

 

What is the difference between Form 1095-B and Form 1095-C?

Category

Form 1095-C

Form 1095-B

Who issues the form

Large employers classified as Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees

Health coverage providers, including insurance carriers, smaller self-insured employers, and government programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP

Primary purpose

Documents whether an employer offered health insurance to full-time employees in order to demonstrate compliance with the ACA employer mandate

Confirms that an individual had minimum essential health coverage during the year for tax reporting purposes

Who receives it

Employees who were considered full-time during the calendar year

Individuals who were enrolled in the health plan

What it reports

Details about coverage offers, employee eligibility, affordability, and coverage months

Months of coverage and identifying information for covered individuals

Who files with the IRS

The employer (ALE)

The health insurance provider or sponsoring organization

Common use case

Used by the IRS to assess employer shared responsibility penalties

Used to verify that individuals met ACA coverage requirements

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