SNAP Excess Medical Expenses Deduction

For elderly members and disabled members, allowable medical costs that are more than $35 a month may be deducted unless an insurance company or someone who is not a household member pays for them. Only the amount over $35 each month may be deducted.

Allowable costs include:

most medical and dental expenses, such as doctor bills, prescription drugs and other over-the-counter medication when approved by a doctor;

dentures,

inpatient and outpatient hospital expenses; and

nursing care.

They also include other medically related expenses such as: certain transportation costs; attendant care; and health insurance premiums.

The costs of special diets are not allowable medical costs.

Note: Proof of medical expenses and insurance payments is required.