In 2002, the Trade Act created the Health Coverage Tax Credit, also referred to as the HCTC. The HCTC became effective in 2003, and offers a federal tax credit of 65% to be paid back to eligible individuals for the qualified health plan premiums they paid each year. This works one of two ways: the eligible individual can either file their federal tax returns each year claiming the premiums, or by applying for an advance by paying 65% of the health plan premiums due. The way in which the individual receives the health tax credit is usually up to him or her.
Eligible individuals for the health tax credit usually include trade impacted workers who get a Trade Readjustment Allowance or Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance. Some people may be eligible if they collect from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
This is a huge plus for those individuals who find it difficult to obtain affordable health insurance in Alabama. Sure, there are state and federal programs to assist low income individuals and families who can not afford to purchase an individual and/or family health insurance plan, and even those individuals who work but arent offered health insurance...
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