how much do you get penalized for not having health insurance
A Joane Goodroe, Nursing, answered. According to the Affordable Care Act starting in 2014, with certain exemptions, every person in America will be required to have health insurance coverage or face a penalty. The penalty will be $95 in 2014, $325 in 2015, and $695 or up to 2.5 percent of your income in 2016 and beyond. The primary exemptions are: 1  If your income is below the poverty level, you will not be penalized for not having insurance.