3-003.01D Medical Expense Deduction
475 NAC 3-003.01D
The medical expense deduction is allowed only for the eligible individuals in households with one or more elderly or disabled members. Only the amount of the expense incurred or reasonably anticipated by the elderly or disabled household member(s) may be considered.
To qualify for the deduction, the medical expenses must be:
1. Verified as non-reimbursable; and
2. In excess of the monthly threshold amount.
Note: This deductible amount is applied to the household's budget monthly by the automated system and not to each member who qualifies for the deduction.
The worker verifies and documents
the:
1. Disability of the individual(s); and
2. Individual(s) for whom the medical deduction is claimed.
Information on the deductible amount for the medical deduction is located
at 475-000-206
'Monthly Deductions for Food Stamp Budgeting'.
3-003.01D1 SSI Eligibility for Medical Expense Deduction
3-003.01D2 Allowable Medical Expenses