Which medical expenses can be paid for with tax-deductible VEBA funds? The following is a partial list of eligible/potentially eligible/ineligible medical expenses. If you have any questions about an item’s eligibility, please contact SelectAccount® customer service at (651) 662-5065 or toll free at 1-800-859-2144. For over-the-counter expenses, see the. Eligible medical expenses ________________________________________________________________________________
Patient responsibilities under the medical, dental or
Eyeglasses – prescription sunglasses/safety glasses
vision plan solely because of the plan’s deductible,
copay (coinsurance), reasonable and customary
Fertility treatments (e.g., artificial insemination,
Physical exams (routine, medical, wel -child)
Fluoridation treatment at a dental office
Prescription drugs (prescription drugs imported from
Preventive care screenings (e.g., mammogram, colo-
Childbirth/lamaze classes (related to birth)
Chiropractic treatments (e.g., adjustments)
Shipping and handling fees for eligible expenses
Individual counseling (counseling must be performed
to al eviate or prevent a physical or mental defect or
Coinsurance amounts (health, dental or vision)
Convalescent home (for medical treatment only)
Transportation expenses relative to health care
(corresponding medical documentation requested)
Dental procedures, non-cosmetic (e.g., X-rays,
Occlusal guards to prevent teeth grinding
Diabetic supplies (e.g., insulin, syringe, monitor,
Organ transplant (including donor’s expenses)
Potentially eligible medical expenses (requires Letter of Medical Necessity from health care provider) ____________________________
Medical conference admission and transportation
Guide dog/service animal (purchase, care for,
Mental y handicapped residential or group home
Automobile modifications (capital expense)
Prescription drugs that also have a cosmetic purpose
(e.g., Retin-A, Rogaine, Botox, Propecia)
Breast reduction surgery that is medical y necessary
Home improvements (e.g., exit ramps, widening
Special education costs for dependents with
Cosmetic surgery (for repair or reconstruction after
disabilities Stem cel , harvesting and/or storage of
accident or surgery or for correction of birth defect)
Household products/improvements to treat al ergies
Telephone/television equipment for hearing-impaired
Weight loss program (if prescribed by a physician for
Lodging (away from home for outpatient care –
a specific medical condition – excludes food)
Ineligible medical expenses ______________________________________________________________________________
Prescription drugs and medicines imported from
Late fees (e.g., for late payment of bil s for
Lodging while attending a medical conference
Cosmetics, hygiene products and similar items
Marijuana or other control ed substances in
Transportation costs of disabled individual
Feminine hygiene products (e.g., tampons)
Non-prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, safety
Eligible medical expense Capital expense
Medical expenses that can be reimbursed through your VEBA
A capital expense is an improvement and/or special equipment added
include services and supplies incurred by you or your eligible
to a home or other capital expenditure that may be eligible if the
dependents for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease or
primary purpose is medical care. A Letter of Medical Necessity is
for the amounts you pay for transportation to get medical care.
required from your health care provider. To submit your capital expense, you must have an appraisal of your home within one year
In general, deductions allowed for medical expenses on your federal
prior to the installation and an appraisal after the installation to
income tax according to Internal Revenue Code Section 213(d)
determine the value added to the home. The amount eligible is the
may be reimbursed through your VEBA. You cannot deduct your
difference between the cost of the expense and the increase in
medical expenses on federal income tax that have been reimbursed
the additional value of your home. If the improvement/special
through your VEBA. It is possible that changes in the IRS rules can
equipment is used by individuals other than the person needing it for
affect the eligible, potentially eligible, and/or ineligible expense
medical care, the eligible amount should be divided by the number
of people using the item. Example: A ramp is purchased for $3,000
Potentially eligible medical expenses
and prior to installation your house is appraised at $100,000. After
In order to determine eligibility for potentially eligible items,
installation of the ramp your house is appraised for $101,000.
SelectAccount requires a Letter of Medical Necessity from
The amount that is eligible under your VEBA is $2,000.
your health care provider. You can obtain a Letter of Medical
For assistance in calculating capital expense, the Capital Expense
Necessity to have your health care provider complete at
Worksheet is available at www.selectaccount.com. If you have www.selectaccount.com.
questions about a capital expense, please contact customer service for a more detailed explanation.
These lists are intended to serve as a quick reference and are provided with the understanding that SelectAccount is not
engaged in rendering tax advice. For more detailed information, please refer to IRS Publication 502, “Medical and Dental Expenses,” Catalog Number 15002Q. Publications can be ordered from the IRS by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).
If tax advice is required, seek the services of a competent professional.
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