Can they mail the 1095 b form

The 1095-B form is a tax form that reports the health insurance coverage of individuals and their dependents. The IRS requires employers, health insurance providers, and other entities to provide this form to individuals who had health insurance coverage during the previous tax year.

The IRS does not require employers or health insurance providers to mail the 1095-B form to individuals. Instead, they are required to furnish the form to individuals electronically or by mail, depending on the individual's preference.

Here are the rules for mailing the 1095-B form:

1. Electronic furnishing: Employers and health insurance providers can furnish the 1095-B form electronically to individuals who have provided consent to receive the form electronically. This can be done through a secure online portal or by email.
2. Paper furnishing: Employers and health insurance providers must furnish the 1095-B form in paper format to individuals who have not provided consent to receive the form electronically. This can be done by mail or by hand delivery.
3. Deadline: The deadline for furnishing the 1095-B form is January 31st of each year, which is the same deadline as the 1094-B form (Transmittal of Health Coverage Information Returns).

It's worth noting that individuals who receive the 1095-B form may need to use the information reported on the form to complete their tax return and claim any applicable tax credits or deductions.