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170 cannot verify the expense, the Agency must not give the deduction until the expense and reimbursement are verified. See 5.1 Verification Prior to Certification (10) Medical Expenses for additional information regarding verification of medical at initial certification and 5.7 Verification Subsequent to Initial Certification for additional information regarding verification and treatment of medical at recertification when changes are reported.

Allowable medical costs are:

Allowable Medical Expenses Notes/Examples (A) Cost of medical and dental care Includes psychotherapy and rehabilitation services provided by a licensed practitioner authorized by State law or other qualified health professional including chiropractor and acupuncturist. (B) Cost of hospitalization or outpatient treatment, nursing care and nursing home care provided by a facility recognized by the State Includes payments by the household for an individual who was a household member immediately before entering a hospital or nursing home. (C) Cost of drugs, medical supplies and equipment Includes prescription drugs when prescribed by a licensed practitioner authorized under State law, other over-the-counter medication when approved by a licensed practitioner or other qualified health professional, approved medical supplies, durable equipment such as wheel chairs, walkers, hospital beds, sick room equipment (including rental) or other prescribed equipment.

NOTE: The SNAP medical deduction may not be given for the cost of any Schedule I controlled substances, see website Controlled Substance Schedules (usdoj.gov), and any expenses associated with its use, even if this cost was incurred while a resident of a state which had provisions to prescribe them. (D) Premiums for health (medical, dental and vision) and hospitalization and insurance policy NOTE: The costs of health and accident policies such as those payable in lump sum settlements for death or dismemberment or income maintenance policies such as those that continue mortgage or loan payments while the beneficiary is disabled are not deductible. Exclude the premium portion attributable to nondeductible coverage or to a person not entitled to medical deduction. (E) Medicare premiums Premiums related to coverage under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act Monthly Premium for individuals enrolled in the Medicare Drug Program Part D