Is this the amount they took out of his retirement check or the amount the plan administrator contributed above what was taken out?

[grammyd2012]

This is a question about entering health insurance amount.

[ToddL · Accepted solution]

It is usually the amount deducted from the retiree's monthly pension benefit to pay for continued health coverage through the employer. 

This amount is a deductible medical expense, subject to limitations. See: Where do I enter my medical expenses? 

(It may also be the amount of health savings account (HSA) funding distributions)