What do I need? Why do I need this? Is it ready? Social Security Your Marketplace application will ask you for each person’s 9-digit SSN, even Numbers (SSNs) for those not applying for coverage. The Marketplace will con昀椀rm the SSNs with everyone on your Social Security, after you give consent at the start of your application. If you don’t application enter an SSN, you may need to provide more information at a later time. Information about If a professional is helping you complete your application, you’ll enter their the professional helping you apply, information. These professionals include navigators, certi昀椀ed application if any counselors, in-person assistance personnel, agents, and brokers. Immigration document If anyone on your application who needs coverage is a lawfully present information (this immigrant, you’ll be asked to provide information from their immigration only applies to documents. lawfully present immigrants) Information on how If you 昀椀le federal income taxes and are married, the Marketplace needs to know if you 昀椀le separately or jointly. You’ll also be asked about who you claim as a tax you’ll 昀椀le your taxes dependent. Your Marketplace application may ask you about the income and expenses of everyone in your household, even those not applying for coverage. The Marketplace counts these as income: Wages and salaries, as reported on your W-2 form and pay stubs n Tips n Net income from any self-employment or business n Unemployment compensation Employer and n income information Social Security payments, including disability payments (but not Supplemental n for everyone in your Security Income (SSI)) household Alimony for divorces and separations 昀椀nalized before January 1, 2019 n Retirement or pension income, including most IRA or 401k withdrawals n Investment income, like dividends or interest n Rental income n Other taxable income n For more information on income or what income sources to include, visit HealthCare.gov/income-and-household-information/income. Your Marketplace application may ask you to estimate what your household’s income will be in the year you’re applying for coverage. Your best estimate If you’re not sure, it’s okay to make your best estimate. If your income of your household changes, or is di昀昀erent than what you estimated, you’ll need to update income this information later. For more information, visit HealthCare.gov/reporting- changes/why-report-changes. To help you calculate your household income, visit HealthCare.gov/income- calculator.