Thank you for the answer. I note that my data input screens differ from what you posted. I have no box asking for the total reimbursements received. The only two boxes I have are the LTC period and the costs of qualified care (the first two boxes). All that said, when I run the error check after following your instructions the program tells me I have to remove the LTC Period of 365 from the form 8853 pg 2 and that I have to remove the amount I put in for total costs for LTC. When I do that the error check then passes muster and there are no longer yellow flags on the form 8853 pg 2. Why it works this way I don't know but I followed your instructions exactly and the error check removes those entries before the return passes final QC.
