Section 15 - Medical and Health Expenses
Eye Care
- Eye examinations, treatment, or surgery, such as -
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eye examinations |
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eye treatments | |
laser surgery |
- - Purchase or eye glasses or contact lenses, such as -
| contact lenses | | contact lens insurance |
| prescription sunglasses |
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eye glasses |
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kits and equipment |
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fittings |
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warranty expenses |
Dental Care
- Dental care, such as -
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bridges |
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braces/Invisalign |
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root canals |
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caps or crowns |
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fillings |
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X-rays |
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cleanings |
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extractions |
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dentures |
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teeth whitening in a dental office |
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implants |
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cosmetic dentistry |
Inpatient Care
- Hospital room or hospital services, including -
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anesthetics |
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injections |
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operating room |
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blood transfusions |
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intensive care unit |
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oxygen |
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drugs and medicine |
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laboratory tests |
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recovery room |
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examinations |
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nursing services |
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therapy |
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treatment rooms |
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X-rays |
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any other services |
From facilities, such as --
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general care hospitals |
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substance abuse hospitals |
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psychiatric hospitals |
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birthing centers |
Services by Medical Professionals other than Physicians
- All services provided by medical professionals other than physicians, such as -
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acupuncturist |
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midwife |
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podiatrist |
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chiropractor |
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medical massage therapist |
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psychologist |
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homeopath |
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nurse practitioners |
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substance abuse professionals |
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marriage counselor |
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physical therapist |
Include services provided both inside and outside the home.
Physician Services
- All services provided and billed by physicians, such as -
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dermatologist |
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pediatrician |
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general practitioner |
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psychiatrist |
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gynecologist |
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surgeon |
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internist |
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urologist |
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osteopath |
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plastic surgeon |
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any other type of physicians |
Other Medical Care Services
- Lab tests or x-rays
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blood tests |
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X-rays |
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other type of lab tests |
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MRI |
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CAT scan |
Do not include services received in a hospital as an inpatient or services for eye
and dental care
- Care in convalescent or nursing homes
Include all services provided and billed by a convalescent or nursing home.
- Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly persons in the home
Do not include institutional or medical care.
- Adult day care centers
- Other medical care and services, such as -
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ambulance services |
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outpatient hospital care |
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blood donation |
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rescue services |
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emergency room services |
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dialysis services |
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oxygen services |
If medical care is given in outpatient department or emergency room, include -
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allergy shots |
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cancer treatment |
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injections |
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baby shots |
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electro cardiogram |
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physicians check up |
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blood pressure check |
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cardiology test |
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skin treatment |
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broken bones/sprains |
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hearing test |
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immunizations |
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Medicine or Medical Supplies
- Hearing aids
- Prescription drugs, including -
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medical marijuana |
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insulin |
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asthma inhalers |
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birth control |
- Purchase or rental of supportive or rehabilitative medical equipment, such as -
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ace bandages |
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crutches |
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walkers |
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braces |
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slings |
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wheelchairs |
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canes |
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splints |
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whirlpools |
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cervical collars |
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orthotics |
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power chair/scooter |
- Purchase or rental of medical or surgical equipment for general use,
such as -
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blood pressure kits |
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ice bags |
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heating pads |
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vaporizers |
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hot water bottles |
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pollen masks |
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insulin needles |
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syringes |
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oxygen |
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ostomy supplies |
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orthopedic appliances (supports) |
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home defibrillator |
Do not include items such as band-aids, gauze,
cotton roll, and cotton balls.
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Last Modified Date: April 7,2016
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