Question: what is the penalty for not having health insurance in 2019 in new jersey?
Answer: Anyone who doesn't have coverage through a job or Medicare or Medicaid must sign up or face a penalty of 2.5 percent of their household income or $695 per adult and $347.50 per child, whichever is higher. Those penalties will be calculated and due when state income tax returns for 2019 are filed in 2020.