Section 1050. Required deductions based on kinds of services

In determining incurred medical expenses to be deducted from income, the medical or remedial care expenses listed below that are not subject to payment by a third party shall be deducted from countable income. Such deductions are allowable even if the expenses are paid by a public program (other than the Medicaid program) of a state or territory if the program is financed by the state or territory.

1. Expenses for Medicare and other health insurance premiums, and deductible or coinsurance charges, including enrollment fees, copayments, or deductibles imposed by the State Plan for Medical Assistance.

2. Expenses incurred by the individual or family or financially responsible relative for necessary medical and remedial services that are recognized under state law but are not included in the State Plan for Medical Assistance.

3. Expenses incurred by the individual or family or by financially responsible relative for necessary medical and remedial services included in the State Plan for Medical Assistance including those that exceed agency limitations on amount, duration and scope of services.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR460-10-8.2600 § 4, eff. April 30, 1995.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-325 of the Code of Virginia.