Can I write off a 235,000 payment to kaiser for medical expenses from a personal lawsuit

[dlnmac]

I was awarded a large personal injury lawsuit and I paid 235,000. to kaiser permanente for my treatments from my settlement

[CarolynM · Accepted solution]

Unfortunately, no. You can't deduct medical expenses if you have been paid by a third party. 

You can only deduct the medical expenses you paid beyond the coverage of the lawsuit. 

However, the portion of your settlement for pain and suffering is not taxable income to you either.

For more information on medical expenses and the taxation of lawsuits, follow these links:

IRS on Lawsuits

Intuit on Medical Expenses

I am sorry you were hurt so badly. 

[dlnmac]

Thank You Carolyn M I really appreciate you help and kind message !!