West Union stops automatic distribution of IRS Form 1095-B, employees must request

The Village of West Union posted a notice to employees on March 4, 2026 saying it will no longer automatically distribute IRS Form 1095-B because of changes in federal law. The notice, delivered to village staff, instructs anyone who needs a 1095-B for their tax filings to request the document from the Village.

The change affects village employees who rely on the 1095-B to document health coverage on federal tax returns. With tax season active on March 9, 2026, employees who normally received a mailed or automatic copy will now need to take action to obtain the form for 2025 filings. The village notice tied the shift in distribution to unspecified changes in federal law rather than a local administrative decision.

Village officials posted the directive to employees rather than issuing it to the general public, signaling a personnel-level operational change at the municipal level. The message on March 4 emphasized that distribution will cease by default and that requests must be made to the Village for anyone who requires the form for their taxes. The notice did not detail a deadline for requests or a new schedule for issuing requested forms.

For West Union staff, the practical effect is a new step in the payroll and benefits routine: instead of receiving a 1095-B automatically, employees must contact the Village to obtain their copy. The March 4 notice makes the Village responsible for fulfilling requests but does not list a contact person or office in the version posted to employees.

The Village of West Union’s action follows adjustments at the federal level and represents a direct operational change affecting municipal employees in Adams County. As of March 9, 2026, employees who expect to need IRS Form 1095-B for their 2025 tax filings should request it from the Village to ensure they have documentation when preparing returns.