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posted May 2, 2024 5:10:15 PM

Can Weight Watchers be a medical deductible?

I am 76 years old and have high blood pressure. I'm overweight and use WW for my health.

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May 2, 2024 5:41:33 PM

It depends. Weight Watchers qualifies as a medical deduction only if it treats a specific disease diagnosed by a physician (such as obesity or diabetes). Otherwise, it is not deductible.  

 

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