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posted Jan 28, 2025 8:48:26 PM

Are Medicare Part B and Part D premiums considered "health insurance premiums"?

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Expert Alumni
Jan 28, 2025 8:53:30 PM

Yes, Medicare Parts B and D are health insurance premiums.   For more information, review the TurboTax Help article Can I deduct Medicare premiums?

Level 15
Jan 28, 2025 8:58:40 PM

But if you enter them from your Social Security SSA-1099 they automatically flow over to Schedule A itemized deductions so don't enter them again under Medical Deductions.  

 

But if you have self employment,  Medicare plan B payments are qualified as Self-employed medical insurance premiums and should be entered under Business instead of in the SSA-1099 Social Security Benefits section.