Section 15 - MEDICAL AND HEALTH EXPENDITURES
EYE CARE
- EYE EXAMINATIONS, TREATMENT, OR SURGERY, such as -
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eye examinations |
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eye treatments | |
laser surgery |
- - PURCHASE OF EYE GLASSES OR CONTACT LENSES, such as -
| contact lenses | | insurance |
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eye glasses |
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kits and equipment |
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fittings |
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warranty expenses |
DENTAL CARE
- DENTAL CARE, such as -
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bridges |
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examinations |
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root canals |
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caps or crowns |
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fillings |
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X-rays |
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cleanings |
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orthodontic work |
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dentures |
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teeth whitening in a dental office |
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any other dental services |
INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE
- HOSPITAL ROOM OR HOSPITAL SERVICES, including all services provided and
billed by the hospital, such as --
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anesthetics |
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injections |
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operating room |
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blood transfusions |
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intensive care unit |
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oxygen |
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drugs and medicine |
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laboratory tests |
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recovery room |
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examinations |
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nursing services |
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therapy |
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treatment rooms |
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X-rays |
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any other services |
FROM FACILITIES SUCH AS --
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general care hospitals |
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substance abuse hospitals and centers |
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psychiatric hospitals |
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birthing centers |
SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS
- ALL SERVICES BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS, such as -
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acupuncturist |
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midwife |
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podiatrist |
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chiropractor |
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naturopath |
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psychologist |
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homeopath |
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nurse practitioners |
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substance abuse professionals |
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marriage counselor |
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physical therapist |
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medical massage therapist (certified) |
Include services provided both inside and outside the home.
PHYSICIAN SERVICES
- ALL SERVICES PROVIDED AND BILLED BY PHYSICIANS, such as -
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dermatologist |
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pediatrician |
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general practitioner |
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psychiatrist |
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gynecologist |
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surgeon plastic surgeon |
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internist |
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urologist |
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osteopath |
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any other type of physicians |
OTHER MEDICAL CARE SERVICES
- LAB TESTS OR X-RAYS
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blood tests |
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X-rays |
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other type of lab tests |
Do not include services received in a hospital as an inpatient or services for eye
and dental care
- CARE IN CONVALESCENT OR NURSING HOME
Include all services provided and billed by a convalescent or nursing home.
- OTHER MEDICAL CARE AND OUTPATIENT SERVICES, such as -
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ambulance services |
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outpatient hospital care |
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blood donation |
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rescue services |
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emergency room services |
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If medical care is given in outpatient department or emergency room, include -
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allergy shots |
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cancer treatment |
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injections |
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baby shots |
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cardiogram |
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physicians check up |
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blood pressure check |
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cardiology test |
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skin treatment |
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broken/sprained bones |
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hearing test |
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MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES
- PURCHASE OF HEARING AIDS
- PRESCRIBED MEDICINES OR PRESCRIBED DRUGS
- RENTAL OF SUPPORTIVE OR CONVALESCENT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, such as -
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Ace bandages |
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crutches |
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walkers |
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braces |
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slings |
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wheelchairs |
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canes |
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splints |
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whirlpools |
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cervical collars |
- PURCHASE OF SUPPORTIVE OR CONVALESCENT MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, such as -
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Ace bandages |
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crutches |
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walkers |
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braces |
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slings |
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wheelchairs |
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canes |
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splints |
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whirlpools |
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cervical collars |
- RENTAL OF MEDICAL OR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL USE,
such as -
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blood pressure kits |
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ice bags |
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therapeutic heat lamps |
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heating pads |
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sinus masks |
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vaporizers |
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hot water bottles |
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sun lamps |
- PURCHASE OF MEDICAL OR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL
USE, such as -
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blood pressure kits |
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ice bags |
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therapeutic heat lamps |
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heating pads |
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sinus masks |
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vaporizers |
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hot water bottles |
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sun lamps |
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pollen masks |
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thermometers |
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insulin needles |
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syringes |
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oxygen |
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ostomy supplies |
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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
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