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SNAPCERTIFICATION MANUAL –SECTION 6000 6500 Medical Deduction 6511 Allowable Medical Deductions in Alphabetical Order

public transportation, the actual cost of the transportation will be allowed. If the member pays a non - household member for transportation, the amount charged by the individual will be allowed. Verification of the cost must be obtained. The type of transportation used and the reason for the trip must be documented. Lodging may be allowed if a person aged sixty (60) or older or individuals living with a disability is required to spend the night away from home to receive medical services. The reason the lodging is necessary must be documented in the case record. Verification that medical treatment did occur, as well as receipts to verify the lodging expense must be obtained. - Lodging expenses are allowable for the parent or parents of a child living with a disability who is hospitalized or receiving treatment at a site that requires the parent or parents to obtain lodging. The cost of lodging does not include the cost of meals or other incidentals. - 6511Allowable MedicalDeductions in Alphabetical Order SNAP Manual 01/01/2021 1. Ambulance costs 2. Attendants, home health aides, care of a child living with a disability, homemakers, etc. 3. Braces, corrective for limbs 4. Braces, orthodontic 5. Chiropractic services 6. Contact lenses 7. Corrective shoes and orthotics 8. Crutches 9. Dental services 10. Dentures 11. Dogs (including the cost of foodand other costs) trained to assist blind, deaf, or physically impaired 12. Drugs, prescription 13. Drugs, over the counter when prescribed by a licensed practitioner 14. Eyeglasses 15. Hearing aids and batteries 16. Hospital care 17. Hospital beds 18. Incontinence supplies 19. Insurance, cancer, and intensive care 20. Insurance, medical, and hospitalization