gov or. mil domain. Benefits Benefit Finder. Browse by Agency. Browse by Category. Browse by State. Other Resources. About Us. Help Center. Privacy and Terms of Use. Video Guides. Medical and Dental Expenses Tax Credit. This program deducts medical and dental expenses from your taxable income.
Department of the Treasury. Scientology "audits" - Amounts paid to the Church of Scientology for "audits" do not qualify as expenses for medical care. Shampoo, medicated - Effective January 1, , a doctor's prescription for reimbursement is no longer needed ; see Over-the-counter medications.
Shipping charges - Shipping charges incurred when paying for an eligible expense are reimbursable. Shower chair - Expenses incurred for the purchase of a shower chair are reimbursable when accompanied by a medical diagnosis.
Sleep aids and sedatives - Effective January 1, , a doctor's prescription for reimbursement is no longer needed ; see Over-the-counter medications. Smoking cessation drugs and programs - The cost of drugs to stop smoking for the improvement of general health are reimbursable. This includes nicotine patches and gum.
Smoking program - The cost of a program to stop smoking for the improvement of general health is reimbursable. Spa or resort - Although a visit to a spa or resort may be prescribed by a physician for medical treatment, only the costs of the medical services provided are reimbursable, not the cost of transportation.
However, prescribed special foods or beverages are reimbursable if they are consumed primarily to alleviate or treat an illness or disease, and not for nutritional purposes. Special foods and beverages are reimbursable only to the extent that their cost is greater than the cost of the commonly available version of the same product.
Claim submission should include the normal cost of the item. Spider vein therapy - Spider vein therapy with sclerosing agent injections is considered cosmetic and is not covered. However, if the therapy is for a condition other than cosmetic treatment of spider veins, the charges are reimbursable when accompanied by a medical diagnosis.
Sports Gear, Protective - Special equipment purchased and used during sports activity to protect from injury is covered. For example Heart-gard shirts or mouth guards. Sports orthotics - Expenses paid for sports orthotics are reimbursable when submitted with a medical diagnosis.
Sterilization - The cost of a legal sterilization a legally-performed operation to make a person unable to have children is reimbursable.
Stomach remedies - Effective January 1, , a doctor's prescription for reimbursement is no longer needed ; see Over-the-counter medications. Sunburn creams and ointments - Effective January 1, , a doctor's prescription for reimbursement is no longer needed ; see Over-the-counter medications.
Sunscreen - Expenses incurred for the purchase of sunscreen are reimbursable. Tanning lotions without sunscreen are not reimbursable.
Supplements - The cost of supplements taken for general well-being are not reimbursable. However, the cost of supplements taken to alleviate a specific medical condition is reimbursable.
Swimming lessons - See Dancing lessons, swimming lessons, etc. Taxes, state care surcharge , or sick tax - Tax amounts passed on to the member are reimbursable. Telephone - The costs of purchasing and repairing special telephone equipment that lets a hearing-impaired person communicate over a regular telephone are reimbursable.
Television - The cost of equipment that displays the audio part of TV programs as subtitles for the hearing-impaired is reimbursable. This may include an adapter that attaches to a regular TV or the cost of a specially-equipped TV in excess of the cost of the same model regular TV set. Temporary storage for infertility treatment - Expenses incurred for sperm storage are reimbursable.
Therapy - Amounts paid for Therapy received as medical treatment are reimbursable. Payments made to an individual for special exercises or music therapy administered to a child with an intellectual disability are also reimbursable.
These so-called "patterning" exercises consist mainly of coordinated physical manipulation of the child's arms and legs to imitate crawling and other typical movements.
See Fitness programs or Massage. Transplants - Payments for surgical, hospital, laboratory and transportation expenses for a prospective or actual donor of a kidney or other organ are reimbursable.
Transportation - Amounts paid for transportation primarily for, and essential to, medical care are reimbursable. Instead of actual expenses, it is acceptable to use a flat rate per mile for each mile a car is used for medical purposes.
The IRS updates this amount annually, refer to IRS publications for current reimbursable rate. The cost of tolls and parking may be added to this amount. Trips - Amounts paid for transportation to another location, if the trip is primarily for and essential to receiving medical services, are reimbursable.
See Lodging and meals. A trip or vacation taken for a change in environment, improvement of morale or general improvement of health, is not reimbursable, even if it is taken at the advice of a doctor.
See Spa or resort. Tuition - Charges for medical care included in the tuition of a college or private school are reimbursable if the charges are separately stated in the tuition bill. See Learning disability and Schools, special.
Vapor units and refills - Expenses paid for the purchase of vapor units such as plug-in units or their refill cartridges are reimbursable. Vent cleaning - Expenses paid for the cleaning of your home's vent system are reimbursable. Vision care - Optometric services and medical expenses for eyeglasses and contact lenses needed for medical reasons are reimbursable.
Eye exams and expenses for contact lens solutions are also reimbursable. However, premiums for contact lens replacement insurance are not reimbursable. See Radial keratotomy and Lasik eye surgery. Vitamins - Daily multivitamins taken for general well-being are not reimbursable.
Vitamins taken as treatment for a specific medical condition are reimbursable with a medical diagnosis. See Prenatal vitamins. Wage continuation policies - Premiums paid under wage continuation policies are not reimbursable.
Walker and accessories - Expenses paid for a walker to aid mobility and their accessories such as baskets for carrying items are reimbursable. Weight loss aids - Expenses paid for aids to weight loss are reimbursable when the weight loss program is to treat a medical illness.
Aids include pedometers, mixers, scales, action planners, recipe books and audio tapes. Weight loss programs, treatments and prescriptions - The cost of weight loss programs, treatments and prescriptions for general health are not reimbursable even if a doctor prescribes them.
Weight loss program food or convenience items such as water bottles are not reimbursable. However, if the program, treatment or prescription is prescribed by a physician to treat a medical illness e.
Wheelchair - Amounts paid for an autoette or a wheelchair used mainly for the relief of sickness or disability, and not just to provide transportation to and from work, are reimbursable.
The cost of operating and maintaining the autoette or wheelchair is also reimbursable. Wheelchair accessories - Expenses paid for accommodation accessories such as wheelchair backpacks are reimbursable. Yoga class - Expenses paid for yoga class are reimbursable when the activity is to treat a medical condition.
A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account FSA uses your contributions to cover dependent day care usually child care expenses. Contributions are not subject to federal taxes, and not subject to state taxes in most states.
Eligible dependents include children under 13 years of age, and a spouse or other dependent that is physically or mentally incapable of caring for themselves. Unused dollars cannot be carried over into the following year, so think carefully about how much to contribute.
You must submit an original statement showing date of service and type of dependent day care expense for reimbursement. The following receipts will not be accepted:.
HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs Copays, Deductibles, and Coinsurance. This list is not necessarily inclusive or exclusive. It is based on the interpretation of Cigna Healthcare of IRS Section d and is not legal or financial advice. Questions about reimbursable health care expenses should be referred to a tax consultant.
Product availability may vary by location and plan type and is subject to change. All health insurance policies and health benefit plans contain exclusions and limitations.
For costs and details of coverage, review your plan documents or contact a Cigna Healthcare representative. All Cigna Healthcare products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of The Cigna Group Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc.
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Alphabetical List of Covered and Not Covered Items The following is an alphabetical list of frequently encountered items. Acne laser treatment - Expenses paid for acne treatment are covered. Acupuncture - Medical expenses paid for acupuncture are reimbursable.
Adult diapers - Expenses paid for diapers are reimbursable. Ambulance - Medical expenses paid for ambulance service are reimbursable. Artificial teeth - See Medical aids. Attendant - See Nursing services.
Automobile - See Car. Birthing tub - The cost of rental or purchase is reimbursable. Blood pressure monitor - Expenses paid for the purchase of the monitor are reimbursable. Blue light blocking glasses - Expenses paid for blue light blocking glasses are covered.
Breast feeding - Pump, Shields, Gel Pads, Nursing Bras, and lactation supplies are reimbursable. Chair - The cost of a reclining chair is reimbursable with a medical diagnosis. Child care - See Dependent day care expenses. Chiropractor - Expenses paid to a chiropractor for medical care are reimbursable.
Clinic - Medical expenses for treatment at a health clinic are reimbursable. Coinsurance amounts - Medical coinsurance amounts and deductibles are reimbursable. Colon cleanse - Covered with a medical diagnosis.
Composite fillings - Fillings are covered. Contact lenses - See Vision care. CPAP Sleep Apnea machine supplies are covered. Crutches - Medical expenses paid to buy or rent crutches are reimbursable. Day care - See Dependent day care expenses.
Diabetic education - Diabetic education and nutritional counseling are eligible. Diets - See Special foods. Driving Lessons - Driving lessons are not eligible.
Drugs - See Medicines. Drug addiction - See Alcoholism and drug abuse. E-L Ear molds - Expenses paid for the purchase of ear molds are reimbursable. Ear piercing - Expenses for ear piercing are not reimbursable.
Electrolysis or hair removal - See Cosmetic surgery. Employment taxes - See Nursing services. Essential oils - Covered with a medical diagnosis. Eyeglasses - See Vision care. Facial tissues, antiviral - Not eligible. Finance charges - Finance charges are not eligible. Fluoride - Topical application of fluoride applied by a provider is eligible.
Food - See Special foods. Funeral expenses - Expenses for funerals are not reimbursable. Genesis - Expenses paid for genesis are reimbursable with a medical diagnosis. Genetic testing - Expenses paid for genetic testing are eligible.
Gloves, latex - Expenses paid for latex gloves are reimbursable. Glucose meters - Covered. Glycerin Shakes - Service is only covered when submitted with a medical diagnosis. Group medical insurance - See Insurance premiums. Guide dog or other animal: Guide dog - The cost of a guide dog or other animal used by the visually impaired or hearing impaired is reimbursable.
Costs associated with a dog or other animal trained to assist persons with other physical disabilities are also reimbursable, as are amounts paid for the care of these specially-trained animals. Hair Transplant - Service is only covered when submitted with a medical diagnosis.
Hand sanitizer - Expenses paid for hand sanitizers are reimbursable. Hearing aids - Medical expenses for a hearing aid, repairs and batteries are reimbursable.
Heart defibrillator - Expenses paid for heart defibrillators are reimbursable. Holistic treatments - See Alternative providers. Homeopathic treatments - See Alternative providers.
Hot tub - See Capital expenses. Immigration Immunizations - Vaccinations required to immigrate are covered. Implanon - Birth control injections are covered. Insoles - Expenses paid for insoles are reimbursable. Medical diagnosis required. Insulin - The cost of insulin is reimbursable. Invisible Braces - Orthodontic braces that are manufactured to be nearly invisible are covered.
Laboratory fees - Laboratory fees that are part of medical care are reimbursable. Laetrile - Laetrile, even if prescribed by a doctor, is not reimbursable.
See Schools, special Legal fees - Legal fees paid to authorize treatment for mental illness are reimbursable. Life insurance premiums - Life insurance premiums are not reimbursable. Liposuction - See Cosmetic surgery. M-O Maintenance costs - Portion of expense incurred to maintain equipment used to treat a medical condition are reimbursable.
Marijuana - Marijuana, even if prescribed by a doctor, is not reimbursable. Maternity clothes - Expenses for maternity clothes are not reimbursable. Maternity support - Expenses paid for a maternity support band are reimbursable. Mattresses - Mattresses and mattress boards are reimbursable.
Medicare Part B - Premiums paid for Medicare Part B are not reimbursable under a Health FSA. From there, each state has different requirements for income level.
To check income level requirements or for states not listed here, check the government benefits website. In addition to government-sponsored and funded programs, there are a few nonprofit organizations that provide assistance with medical bills.
The HealthWell Foundation provides financial assistance for prescription copays, health insurance premiums and deductibles, pediatric treatment and travel costs for medical care.
Where to apply: Through their online application. The Patient Action Network PAN supplies underinsured people battling life-threatening, rare and chronic diseases with the funds they need to pay for their care.
The network provides assistance for copays, travel costs and health insurance premiums. Qualification requirements: Recipients must fall below the United States poverty line, have health insurance and be receiving eligible medication for a qualifying disease. They also must be receiving treatment in the United States or a U.
territory; citizenship is not a requirement. Where to apply: Through the PAN Foundation. Case managers working for the Patient Advocate Foundation provide no-cost services to patients, helping ease the stress and financial burden of medical diagnoses.
The foundation provides copay relief and financial grants to those who meet the criteria for eligibility. Qualification requirements: Case management services are available to people who have been diagnosed with a chronic, life-threatening or debilitating disease, or who are seeking screening services for one of these diseases.
Recipients must also be U. citizens or permanent residents who are receiving treatment in the United States or a U. territory, or will be within 60 days.
Also look for anything that should have been covered by your insurance. If you spot a charge that seems inaccurate, you can dispute it with the hospital or medical provider. When you receive a large bill, you can ask to pay it in smaller, monthly installments rather than all at once.
The minimum amount you can pay per month will vary depending on your bill size and ability to pay. Some hospitals or providers may have services or benefits available for low-income people that can take away some of the cost.
You can also negotiate a discount on your bill by offering to pay a large sum upfront in exchange for a reduced cost. For example, some hospitals will give you a percentage off the bill if you offer to pay the entire thing at once.
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