Medical Expense

Enter amount the elderly/disabled member actually pays out-of-pocket for medical expenses. The calculator will automatically deduct the first $35 of medical expenses as per program rules.

Medical expenses can include medical and dental care; prescription medications; medical supplies and equipment; health and hospital insurance policy premiums, including Medicare and private health insurance premiums; health insurance co-payments and deductibles; payments to maintain an attendant, home health aide, or housekeeper necessary due to age or illness; and the cost of transportation and lodging to obtain medical treatment and services. The cost of special diets is not allowed as a medical deduction.