@Marcy47 wrote:
This was my former employer. I am now retired so there is no paycheck involved. It is after tax money. It is not deducted from my pension . My pension is from the New York State Teachers Retirement System and I write a personal check to my former employer for family coverage for my spouse and myself. This acts as my Part B coverage . (and drug coverage.)
Premiums that you pay out of pocket after tax are deductible medical expenses, whether you are paying the government or a private insurance company, as long as they are after tax.
As mentioned, listing your expenses may or may not result in an actual reduction of your tax bill, depending on all your circumstances. There is an article here.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/health-care/can-i-claim-medical-expenses-on-my-taxes/L1htkVqq9
