Having these ready turns a long application into a short one, and gets your subsidy right the first time.
About everyone applying
- Full name, date of birth and address for each person on the application.
- Social Security numbers for people applying for coverage (and for tax filers, if they have one).
- Immigration documents for lawfully present immigrants applying.
Bring these to the appointment. Never type a Social Security number into a web form or email it.
Income
- Recent pay stubs for every working adult in the household.
- Last year's tax return, or W-2s and 1099s.
- Self-employed: last year's profit and a realistic estimate for 2027 (profit, not sales).
- Other income: unemployment, Social Security, pensions, alimony from divorces before 2019.
Your 2027 savings are based on what you expect to earn in 2027. Our guide on estimating income helps.
Current coverage
- Your current plan and member ID, if you have one.
- Any job-based coverage offered to anyone in the household, even if they turned it down, with the cost for the employee and for the family. Ask the employer for the plan details.
- Any letter about coverage ending, if you are applying because you lost it.
What matters to you
- Your doctors, specialists and hospital.
- Your prescriptions and doses.
- Any surgery, pregnancy or ongoing treatment you expect next year.
- What you can afford monthly, and what you could pay if something happened.
Your CoverME.gov account
You keep control of your own account and password. We never log in for you. If you do not have an account yet, you create it yourself and we guide you.
Common questions
Do I need my tax return to apply for CoverME.gov?
It helps. Your subsidy is based on your expected income for the coverage year, and last year's return is the best starting point, especially if you are self-employed.
Do I need information about my spouse's job insurance?
Yes. If anyone in the household is offered job-based coverage, CoverME.gov asks about its cost. It can affect whether you qualify for savings.
Should I email my documents?
No. Bring them to the appointment, and never send a Social Security number by email or web form.
Related guides
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Not legal or tax advice. Rules and prices change; if a number here affects you, call 207-631-3546 and we will check it for your household for free.
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