Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) Updates

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You are subscribed to Health Coverage Tax Credit for Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).

Good news! You can now call the IRS's toll free number for assistance on how to claim your Health Coverage Tax Credit. Simply visit the IRS page at Health Coverage Tax Credit or dial the IRS HCTC line at 1-844-853-7210.

HCTC is an IRS tax credit for health insurance premiums that President Obama signed into law in 2015. This legislation extends the HCTC through the end of 2019.

This tax credit may apply to certain individuals who are ages 55-65 and receiving benefits from PBGC.

For 2017, individuals can enroll with IRS to receive advance monthly payments of their tax credit.

Got Questions?

With tax season quickly approaching, PBGC strives to provide individuals with current information on how to claim this tax credit.

Please check out the revised FAQs on PBGC's HCTC webpage. If you have questions regarding your PBGC pay status, or need proof of PBGC payee status, we can assist you at 1-800-400-7242.