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ATTENTION! We are currently providing benefits & services under the termination provisions of the Trade Act. No new petitions are being certified at this time. Workers certified under previous petitions are eligible to apply for training, out-of-area job search, and out-of-area relocation benefits. RTAA, TRA and HCTC are not currently available.
TAA benefits are provided according to the version of the law that was in force at the time the applicable petition was certified; there are small differences in the benefits provided by the different laws. For information on how to determine which law your petition falls under, please refer to the program's FAQ page.
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program
HCTC is a Federal tax credit program administered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). HCTC helps cover the cost of health insurance while you participate in the TAA program to make your health insurance premiums more affordable.
NOTE: The HCTC program does not provide health insurance coverage.
Participants in the HCTC program may select either of the following credit options:
NOTE: You may be able to change health care plans to receive the HCTC benefit.
The following health plans do not qualify for HCTC:
Yes. For any month that you are eligible for HCTC, you can include premiums paid for a qualifying family member for that eligible coverage month. The qualifying family member must:
REMEMBER: Keep a copy of all documents for your records.
Additional information about the program and eligibility requirements is available at http://www.irs.gov/hctc.