Who is eligible for the HCTC?

You can be eligible for the HCTC if you receive any of the following:

• Trade Adjustment Assistance benefits
• Alternative TAA benefits
• Reemployment TAA benefits
• Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation payment and are at least age 55

If you receive these benefits, are covered by a qualified health care plan and meet the program’s general requirements, you can qualify for the HCTC. 

For a complete list of eligibility requirements, visit the IRS website.