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SNAPCERTIFICATION MANUAL –SECTION 6000 6500 Medical Deduction 6510 Allowable Medical Costs

3. Hospital and nursing home care: This includes costs incurred during confinement or out-patient care in a medical facility such as a hospital, out-patient facility, or nursing home recognized by the State. Such costs include, but are not limited to: - Room and boardcharges; - Nursing care; - Drugs and medical supplies; - Therapy; - Surgery; and - Tests. Non-medical charges such as television rental fees are not allowed. 4. Insurance - Death and Hospitalization Policy Premiums: This includes payments for a person aged sixty (60) or older or individuals living with a disability for health and hospitalization policy premiums such as, but not limited to, the following: - Medical and hospital insurance; - Nursing home insurance; - Cancer and intensive care insurances; - Health insurance premiums deducted from paychecks; - Dental insurance; and - Prescription drug insurance including “prescription drug cards” purchased by a household member that pays part of certain prescription costs. Some health insurance policies cover household members who are not entitled to a medical deduction as well as those who are. When the portion of the premium paid for a person aged sixty (60) or older or individuals living with a disability cannot be determined, the premium will be prorated among all members included on the policy. The pro rata amount for one (1) member will be multiplied by the number of eligible members. The resulting amount will be considered a medical cost. 5. Medicaid Cost Sharing: These are medical expenses incurred by an eligible individual who is not covered by Medicaid. 6. Medical and Dental Care: This includes a dentist’s or a physician’s charges for: - Office calls; - Hospital visits; - Nursing home visits; - House calls; - Special treatments; - Tests; and - Other medical procedures. This also includes other services provided by a licensed practitioner or other qualified