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Erroneous reimbursement

Hello,

 

I have a question about insurance reimbursement for health visits. I had full insurance coverage for a health appointment last year, but there was an issue with the insurance claim. My insurer initially determined that I was responsible for paying the provider, and it sent me a reimbursement check for part of the cost. The provider never billed me, and I never cashed the check. The insurance claim was later corrected, and my insurer concluded that the claim was fully covered (meaning the reimbursement check should not have been issued). Should I include this on my tax return somehow? Is the check considered taxable income given that the provider never billed me?

 

Thank you for your assistance.