You might be able to waive the partial penalty. On the screen "Do you have a tax situation that waives the tax penalty?", select "Not a legal US resident". See the attached screenshot.Next screen, "Which months are you not a legal resident?" check the boxes.

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Spouse & child stayed in US for less than 180 days in 2018. They had health coverage for 5 months they stayed in US. If I select 5 months it shows penalty.How to avoid it

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June 4, 2019
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You might be able to waive the partial penalty.

On the screen "Do you have a tax situation that waives the tax penalty?", select "Not a legal US resident". See the attached screenshot.
Next screen, "Which months are you not a legal resident?" check the boxes.