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Level 1
posted Jan 27, 2020 2:23:36 PM

I had cobra but my job paid for it out of severance

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Expert Alumni
Jan 27, 2020 2:37:33 PM


You can still deduct the COBRA premiums as a medical expense as long as it was not pre-tax dollars.  You can check your paperwork to be sure.

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Expert Alumni
Jan 27, 2020 2:37:33 PM


You can still deduct the COBRA premiums as a medical expense as long as it was not pre-tax dollars.  You can check your paperwork to be sure.

Level 1
Jan 27, 2020 3:59:04 PM

Where do I find how much the premiums were?

Expert Alumni
Jan 27, 2020 4:06:50 PM

If you don't have the amount of the COBRA payments, I suggest you contact your former employer.