Section 15 - Medical and Health Expenses

Eye Care

1. Eye examinations, treatment, or surgery, such as -

eye examinations

eye treatments

laser surgery

2. - Purchase or eye glasses or contact lenses, such as -

	contact lenses		contact lens insurance		prescription sunglasses
	eye glasses		kits and equipment
	fittings		warranty expenses

 

Dental Care

3. Dental care, such as -

	bridges		braces/Invisalign		root canals
	caps or crowns		fillings		X-rays
	cleanings		extractions		dentures
	teeth whitening in a dental office		implants		cosmetic dentistry

 

Inpatient Care

4. Hospital room or hospital services, including -

	anesthetics		injections		operating room
	blood transfusions		intensive care unit		oxygen
	drugs and medicine		laboratory tests		recovery room
	examinations		nursing services		therapy
	treatment rooms		X-rays		any other services

From facilities, such as --

	general care hospitals		substance abuse hospitals
	psychiatric hospitals		birthing centers

Services by Medical Professionals other than Physicians

5. All services provided by medical professionals other than physicians, such as -

	acupuncturist		midwife		podiatrist
	chiropractor		medical massage therapist		psychologist
	homeopath		nurse practitioners		substance abuse professionals
	marriage counselor		physical therapist

      Include services provided both inside and outside the home.

Physician Services

6. All services provided and billed by physicians, such as -

	dermatologist		pediatrician		general practitioner
	psychiatrist		gynecologist		surgeon
	internist		urologist		osteopath
	plastic surgeon		any other type of physicians

Other Medical Care Services

7. Lab tests or x-rays

	blood tests		X-rays		other type of lab tests
	MRI		CAT scan

      Do not include services received in a hospital as an inpatient or services for eye and dental care

8. Care in convalescent or nursing homes

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

9. Care for invalids, convalescents, handicapped, or elderly persons in the home

      Do not include institutional or medical care.

10. Adult day care centers

11. Other medical care and services, such as -

	ambulance services		outpatient hospital care		blood donation
	rescue services		emergency room services		dialysis services
	oxygen services

      If medical care is given in outpatient department or emergency room, include -

	allergy shots		cancer treatment		injections
	baby shots		electro cardiogram		physicians check up
	blood pressure check		cardiology test		skin treatment
	broken bones/sprains		hearing test		immunizations

Medicine or Medical Supplies

12. Hearing aids

13. Prescription drugs, including -

medical marijuana

insulin

asthma inhalers

birth control

14. Purchase or rental of supportive or rehabilitative medical equipment, such as -

	ace bandages		crutches		walkers
	braces		slings		wheelchairs
	canes		splints		whirlpools
	cervical collars		orthotics		power chair/scooter

15. Purchase or rental of medical or surgical equipment for general use, such as -

	blood pressure kits		ice bags		heating pads
	vaporizers		hot water bottles		pollen masks
	insulin needles		syringes		oxygen
	ostomy supplies		orthopedic appliances (supports)		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