3) Calculating the SOC Deduction for Non-Covered Medical Expenses

In February, the customer received a bill of $400.00 for a hearing aid and batteries. In March, the customer began paying $25.00 per month toward the bill. The customer did not report the bill to AHCCCS until July.

The payments for March, April, and May are not allowed as deductions because the expense was report in July.

The payments for June and July are allowed as SOC deductions in the month that each payment was made.

The unpaid balance of $175.00 is allowed as an SOC deduction in the next prospective month (August).