Note: The below content should not be taken as legal or tax advice. It is meant to be taken as humor.
Assuming the penalty stands, here are 5 ways to avoid the penalty according to the bill:
- Apply for a religious exemption. Claim that your religion (whether that be Christianity, Judaism, Islam or something you make up), does not allow you to purchase health insurance.
- Join an Indian Tribe. Members of Indian tribes are not subject to the penalty. Here's a WikiAnswers thread about how to join an Indian Tribe.
- Join a Health Care Sharing Ministry. Some associations cost $99-$135 per member per month.
- Renounce your U.S. citizenship. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you don't have to pay the penalty. Here's an article about renouncing your U.S. Citizenship.
- Go to Jail. Finally, if you do something to incarcerate yourself, you can avoid paying the penalty while your in jail.
Any other ideas?
Tomorrow, look for a post on the Employer Mandate.
