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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Division 10 Service 415 Program 415 Chapters 05 - 65 North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

Medical Expenses 415-25-05-05-05 (Revised 10/1/2023 ML #3750) View Archives

Medical expenses incurred by any current member of the household may be considered when calculating medical deductions. A medical expense may be deducted only if it has been paid, OR there is an agreement with the medical vendor for a specific payment plan.

If an incurred expense may be reimbursed by an insurance policy, it cannot be deducted as a medical expense until the insurance company has paid their portion and the household has a specific payment plan with the medical vendor or has paid the bill. This would include reimbursement from the Veteran's Administration or private insurance for pharmaceutical expenses.

Allowable Medical Expenses The following is a list of allowable medical expenses: • Medical and dental care provided by a licensed practitioner, including but not limited to: o psychotherapy o rehabilitation o surgery o orthodontics

• Hospitalization or outpatient treatment, nursing care, and nursing home care. This includes payments by the household for an individual who was a household member immediately prior to dying or entering a hospital or nursing home, if the remaining household members are legally responsible for payment of the expenses.

• Prescription drugs and other over-the-counter medication (including insulin) prescribed by a qualified health professional. Additionally, costs of medical supplies, sickroom equipment (including rental) or other prescribed equipment are deductible.