 [ Symptoms ] been having chest pains for quite some time now [ Disease ] the law allows only for a 3 month lapse in coverage so yes you will likely be taxed some if you go uninsured for 6 months you are also taking a big gamble    what if you get sick or injured during that time it is worth checking out your state is marketplace to see if you can find an affordable insurance option for yourself until you qualify for medicare go to healthcare gov or webmd is state pages to connect with the marketplace in your area