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I wanted to know if VA coverage is enough to not need that, is it?
There are VA programs that meet the minimum essential coverage requirement for 2018
Were you covered by VA in 2018?
no
wait, maybe but which ones are the programs that qualify for minimum coverage?
The VA health care program , The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs CHAMPVA , CHAMPVA through the Program of Comprehensive Assistance to Family Caregivers , The Spina Bifida Health Care Benefits Program , or A Department of Defense TRICARE plan
but if I have VA coverage but no other insurance do I get a penalty?
No, You don't have to pay a penalty if you don't have health insurance in 2019 or any year after that .
Did you have coverage or an exemption in 2018?