Section 15 - MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXPENDITURES

EYE CARE

1. EYE EXAMINATIONS, TREATMENT, OR SURGERY, such as -

eye examinations

eye treatments

laser surgery

2. - PURCHASE OF EYE GLASSES OR CONTACT LENSES, such as -

	contact lenses		insurance
	eye glasses		kits and equipment
	fittings		warranty expenses

 

DENTAL CARE

3. DENTAL CARE, such as -

	bridges		examinations		root canals
	caps or crowns		fillings		X-rays
	cleanings		orthodontic work		dentures
	teeth whitening in a dental office		any other dental services

 

INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE

4. HOSPITAL ROOM OR HOSPITAL SERVICES, including all services provided and billed by the hospital, such as --

	anesthetics		injections		operating room
	blood transfusions		intensive care unit		oxygen
	drugs and medicine		laboratory tests		recovery room
	examinations		nursing services		therapy
	treatment rooms		X-rays		any other services

FROM FACILITIES SUCH AS --

	general care hospitals		substance abuse hospitals and centers
	psychiatric hospitals		birthing centers

SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS

5. ALL SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS, such as -

	acupuncturist		midwife		podiatrist
	chiropractor		naturopath		psychologist
	homeopath		nurse practitioners		substance abuse professionals
	marriage counselor		physical therapist		medical massage therapist (certified)

      Include services provided both inside and outside the home.

PHYSICIAN SERVICES

6. ALL SERVICES PROVIDED AND BILLED BY PHYSICIANS, such as -

	dermatologist		pediatrician		general practitioner
	psychiatrist		gynecologist		surgeon plastic surgeon
	internist		urologist		osteopath
	any other type of physicians

OTHER MEDICAL CARE SERVICES

7. LAB TESTS OR X-RAYS

blood tests

X-rays

other type of lab tests

      Do not include services received in a hospital as an inpatient or services for eye and dental care

8. CARE IN CONVALESCENT OR NURSING HOME

      Include all services provided and billed by a convalescent or nursing home.

9. OTHER MEDICAL CARE AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES, such as -

	ambulance services		outpatient hospital care		blood donation
	rescue services		emergency room services

      If medical care is given in outpatient department or emergency room, include -

	allergy shots		cancer treatment		injections
	baby shots		cardiogram		physicians check up
	blood pressure check		cardiology test		skin treatment
	broken/sprained bones		hearing test

MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES

10. PURCHASE OF HEARING AIDS

11. PRESCRIBED MEDICINES OR PRESCRIBED DRUGS

12. RENTAL OF SUPPORTIVE OR CONVALESCENT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, such as -

	Ace bandages		crutches		walkers
	braces		slings		wheelchairs
	canes		splints		whirlpools
	cervical collars

13. PURCHASE OF SUPPORTIVE OR CONVALESCENT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, such as -

	Ace bandages		crutches		walkers
	braces		slings		wheelchairs
	canes		splints		whirlpools
	cervical collars

14. RENTAL OF MEDICAL OR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL USE, such as -

	blood pressure kits		ice bags		therapeutic heat lamps
	heating pads		sinus masks		vaporizers
	hot water bottles		sun lamps

15. PURCHASE OF MEDICAL OR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL USE, such as -

	blood pressure kits		ice bags		therapeutic heat lamps
	heating pads		sinus masks		vaporizers
	hot water bottles		sun lamps
	pollen masks		thermometers		insulin needles
	syringes		oxygen		ostomy supplies
	orthopedic appliances (supports)

      Do not include purchases of items such as Band-Aid bandages, gauze, cotton roll, and cotton balls.

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Last Modified Date: September 4, 2008