Struggling to find Form 1095-B on Social Security portal for Medicare tax reporting - help!

they dont put that form on th website, they mail it to u. i got mine last week, check ur mailbox. they usually send them out by end of january

The Form 1095-B is sent by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), not directly from SSA. They typically mail these forms by late January/early February. If you haven't received yours by mid-February, you should contact CMS directly at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to request a duplicate. Also worth noting that while the form confirms your Medicare coverage, many taxpayers don't actually need to submit the 1095-B with their return - it's for your records to verify coverage. Your tax preparer can still complete your return without it in many cases.

Same thing happened to me! First year on Medicare and I spent HOURS looking for that stupid form on the SSA website. Turns out my tax guy didn't even need it after all - he just asked me when my Medicare started and entered that info. The form eventually showed up in late February and I just kept it for my records.

I've been dealing with Medicare for 3 years now and let me tell you, the confusion never ends!!!! Every year I panic about these forms and every year it's a different story. Last year they were SUPER late sending them out - I didn't get my 1095-B until MARCH!!! Called Medicare twice and got different answers both times. One rep said I didn't need it, another said I did. The whole system is a NIGHTMARE!!!! Good luck getting a straight answer from anyone!

As someone who's helped many clients with this exact issue, I can provide some additional context: 1. Form 1095-B for Medicare coverage is issued by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), not SSA directly 2. The form is typically mailed between late January and mid-February 3. You can request a duplicate by calling 1-800-MEDICARE, but wait times can be very long this time of year 4. Many tax preparers can complete returns without the physical form if you can confirm your Medicare coverage dates 5. If you need to reach Medicare by phone quickly, I've had clients use a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you skip the long hold times. They have a demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Z-BRbJw3puU 6. Some states have their own health insurance verification process separate from federal requirements, so check your specific state tax instructions Hope this helps clear things up!

I had the same problem last year - first year on Medicare and totally confused about the tax forms. Spent hours searching the SSA website before I realized it comes in the mail from a different agency entirely! One tip - when my form was delayed, I called Medicare but kept getting disconnected after waiting for ages. I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to a Medicare agent in about 10 minutes instead of waiting for hours. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Z-BRbJw3puU The Medicare agent was able to confirm my coverage dates over the phone and said I could use that verbal confirmation for my tax preparer while waiting for the form. Saved me from having to delay filing my taxes!

btw dont panic if u cant find the form, my sister never got hers last year and still filed her taxes fine. tax people make it sound scarier than it is

Update: I finally got my 1095-B form in today's mail! For anyone else looking for this in the future - it comes in a very plain envelope that could easily be mistaken for junk mail, so check carefully. Mine was from the "Department of Health and Human Services" not from Social Security. Thanks everyone for your help!

That's great news that you received your form! Just wanted to add for future readers - if you're still within your first year of Medicare like Paolo was, it's also worth keeping a copy of your Medicare card and any enrollment paperwork as backup documentation. The effective date on your Medicare card can serve as proof of coverage start date if needed. I learned this the hard way when I misplaced my 1095-B form last year and my tax preparer was able to use my card instead. The whole Medicare/tax integration process definitely has a learning curve!

Adding to what others have shared - I went through this exact same confusion when I first started Medicare two years ago! One thing that might help future newcomers is knowing that the 1095-B form is actually pretty basic - it just shows your name, coverage dates, and confirms you had qualifying health coverage. The most important info is really just when your Medicare coverage began, which you can find on your Medicare card or welcome packet if the form gets delayed. I keep a simple spreadsheet now with all my Medicare dates and key info as a backup. The first year is definitely the hardest as you figure out all these new processes!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact same experience! I turned 65 last year and had the same panic about finding the 1095-B form on the SSA website. Like everyone else mentioned, it definitely comes in the mail from CMS, not through your MySocialSecurity account. One thing I'd add is that if you're worried about missing the form in your mail, you can also sign up for Informed Delivery through USPS - it sends you previews of your incoming mail each morning so you won't accidentally throw away important tax documents. I started using it after almost tossing my 1095-B because the envelope looked like generic government mail. Also, don't stress too much if it's delayed - my tax preparer said the IRS is pretty understanding about Medicare forms arriving late since it's such a common issue. The most important thing is having your Medicare start date, which should be on your Medicare card or in your welcome materials. Glad you got yours sorted out!