Section 13 - Medical and Health Expenses

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Section 13 - Medical and Health Expenses

MEDICINES AND SUPPLIES

1. Prescription drugs, such as -
  • asthma inhalers
  • birth control
  • insulin
  • medical marijuana
2. Medical supplies or equipment for home use, either purchased or rented, such as -

Do not include items such as Band-Aids, gauze, cotton roll, and cotton balls.

  • blood glucose monitor
  • blood pressure monitor
  • canes
  • cervical collars
  • heating pads
  • home defibrillator
  • hot water bottles
  • ice packs
  • insulin needles
  • masks
  • orthotics
  • ostomy items
  • oxygen
  • prosthetics
  • slings
  • splints
  • vaporizers
  • walkers
  • wheelchairs
  • whirlpools

VISION AND HEARING CARE

3. Eye exams, treatment, or eye surgery, such as -
  • cataract surgery
  • glaucoma screenings
  • LASIK
  • retina imaging
  • routine eye exams
4. Purchase of eye glasses or contact lenses, including -
  • fittings
  • kits and equipment
  • prescription sunglasses
5. Purchases of hearing aids

DENTAL CARE

6. Dental care, such as -
  • braces/Invisalign
  • bridges
  • caps or crowns
  • cleanings
  • cosmetic dentistry
  • dentures
  • extractions
  • fillings
  • implants
  • mouth guard
  • orthodontics
  • root canals
  • teeth whitening in a dental office
  • x-rays in a dental office

CARE IN HOSPITALS AND FACILITIES

7. Inpatient or outpatient care at hospitals, including scheduled procedures and emergency care, such as -
  • anesthetics
  • blood transfusions
  • CAT scan
  • drugs and medicine
  • examinations
  • injections
  • intensive care unit
  • laboratory tests
  • MRI
  • nursing services
  • operating room
  • oxygen
  • recovery room
  • therapy
  • treatment rooms
  • x-rays
From facilities, such as -
  • birthing centers
  • general care hospitals
  • psychiatric hospitals
  • substance abuse hospitals
8. Services at urgent care or other medical facilities, such as -
Exclude services at a doctor or specialist's office.
  • allergy shots
  • blood pressure check
  • broken bones/sprains
  • cardiology test
  • dialysis services
  • electrocardiogram
  • hearing test
  • immunizations
  • injections
  • oxygen services
  • rescue services
  • skin treatment
9. Care in convalescent or nursing homes

Include all services provided and billed by a convalescent or nursing home.

MEDICAL PROVIDERS

10. Services by doctors and specialists, including general check-ups, such as -
  • dermatologist
  • general practitioner
  • gynecologist
  • internist
  • osteopath
  • pediatrician
  • plastic surgeon
  • primary care physician
  • psychiatrist
  • surgeon
  • urologist
11. Services by mental health professionals and counselors, such as -
  • clinical psychologist
  • counselor
  • social worker
  • therapist
12. Services by any other health professionals inside or outside the home, such as -
  • acupuncturist
  • chiropractor
  • homeopath
  • medical massage therapist
  • midwife
  • nurse practitioner
  • physical therapist
  • physician assistant
  • podiatrist
  • speech therapist
  • substance abuse professional

LAB TESTS AND IMAGING

13. Lab tests or imaging, not already reported, such as -

Exclude care at hospitals or services for eye or dental care.

  • blood tests
  • CAT scan
  • MRI
  • x-rays
Page Last Revised - August 4, 2025