It would be the same for someone that gets paid, and turns around and purchases their own health insurance.
They are not purchasing it for you, you are.
Millions of people pay for health insurance through their employment. Sometimes the employer pays part, but often the employee pays also, and that is deducted from their paychecks after tax.
You can claim the payments as medical expenses and use them on Schedule A if you itemize.
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