Starting with the 2019 plan year (for which you'll file taxes in April 2020), the fee no longer applies. If you don't have coverage during 2019 or later, you don't need an exemption in order to avoid the penalty.
Starting with the 2019 plan year (for which you'll file taxes in April 2020), the fee no longer applies. If you don't have coverage during 2019 or later, you don't need an exemption in order to avoid the penalty.