Get How To Fill Out A W9

As mentioned, insurance companies often require a W9 from out-of-network providers in order to verify their tax ID (TIN) or employer ID number (EIN). Once this information is verified, the insurance company can then provide documentation of your work.

How to find your 1095-A online Log in to your HealthCare.gov account. Under "Your Existing Applications," select your 2022 application — not your 2023 application. Select “Tax Forms” from the menu on the left. Download all 1095-As shown on the screen.

A W-9 is a standardized legal document used to collect tax ID or EIN numbers. Though it is published by the IRS, it is never collected by the IRS—it is only to be kept on file by the entity requesting it. And many insurance companies request W-9s from all practitioners, both in- and out-of-network.

As mentioned, insurance companies often require a W9 from out-of-network providers in order to verify their tax ID (TIN) or employer ID number (EIN). Once this information is verified, the insurance company can then provide documentation of your work.

The W-9 helps the payee avoid backup withholding; where the payee certifies on the W-9 that they are not subject to backup withholding. This allows them to receive the full payment due to them from the payer. It's similar to the withholding exemption certification in the W-4 Form for employees.

You will need to fill out a W-9 form if you: Classify yourself as an independent contractor or “freelancer.” Are not a full-time employee of the business. Will be paid more than $600 for work provided to the business.

Use Form W-9 to provide your correct Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to the person who is required to file an information return with the IRS to report, for example: Income paid to you. Real estate transactions.

Sign up or log in to MyHumana.com, then go to “Documents & Forms” where you can view, download and print your Form 1095-B. Call the number on the back of your Humana medical member ID card to request your Form 1095-B.