To avoid the penalty for not having insurance, taxpayers must be enrolled in qualifying health coverage, also called minimum essential coverage. All of the following are examples of minimum essential coverage EXCEPT A. Individual health coverage. That includes, but is not limited to, the following types of plans: health insurance purchased directly from an insurance company or Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage under government-sponsored programs. That includes, but is not limited to, the following types of plans: Medicare Part A coverage, Medicare Advantage Plans, and most Medicaid coverage. Certain insurance coverage that may provide limited benefits. That includes, but is not limited to, the following types of plans: stand-alone dental and vision, accident or disability income, or workers' compensation D. Employer-sponsored coverage. That includes, but is not limited to, the following types of plans: a self-insured group health plan for employees, retirees, and COBRA coverage. B. C