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District of Columbia ACA Filing Requirements 2026

  • Information Required to File ACA Forms with District of Columbia
  • District of Columbia State ACA Filing Deadlines
  • District of Columbia 1095-B/C Reporting Methods
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ACA forms required by the District of Columbia

The District of Columbia has its own state-specific requirements in addition to federal filing obligations. For 2026, the state mandates the following ACA forms.

Filing Requirement

ACA Forms Required by District of Columbia State

In District of Columbia, there are specific state requirements in addition to the federal filing obligations. District of Columbia requires the following ACA forms.

Form 1095-B

Affordable Care Act Health Coverage

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Form 1095-C

Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage

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State Filing Deadlines

1095-B & 1095-C Filing Deadline for District of Columbia State

Recipient copy distribution deadline for Forms 1095-B and 1095-C
March 02, 2026
Forms 1095-B and 1095-C eFiling deadline with the District of Columbia
Apr 30, 2026

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Filing Information

Information Required to File ACA Forms with District of Columbia

Preview of Form 1095-B, Health Coverage
  • Employers or Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) with 50 or more full-time employees and full-time equivalent employees are required to file information returns, reporting about health insurance coverage to their employees. Organizations must submit an annual report to show their employees (and their dependents) had MEC for a minimum of nine months during the year.
  • District of Columbia state individual mandate law requires its residents to have MEC for a minimum of nine months out of the year. Individuals who fail to meet this requirement must pay a fine, unless they qualify for an exemption. For the 2025 Tax Year, the penalty could be as high as $1,961 per adult and $900 per dependent.
  • To file ACA forms with District of Columbia, you'll need to gather specific information. This includes details about the health coverage provided to employees, such as the type of coverage, the months it was offered, and the individuals covered. 1099ly ensures timely submission of ACA forms with the appropriate District of Columbia agency and helps distribute copies to employees via postal mail or a secure online portal.

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When you file federal forms, 1099ly reminds you to file with the state as well, so no forms are missed. It helps you stay on top of state filings and complete everything required without overlooking an important form.

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The easy-to-navigate interface simplifies your state filing process, even for users without prior experience. Clear instructions for each field reduce confusion and errors, and you can reschedule dates or update information at no additional cost before you transmit.

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USPS Address Validation

We validate employee addresses to ensure forms are delivered correctly. It helps maintain compliance and minimizes the costs associated with re-sending forms due to incorrect addresses.

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The District of Columbia requires employers to file Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to report health coverage provided to employees in compliance with federal and local requirements.