is mental health costs eligible for medical

wolf-tracy7 · ‎February 5, 2026

is mental health therapy considered a medical expense

MinhT1 · ‎February 5, 2026

Yes, mental health therapy costs can be claimed as a medical expense.

The IRS has an extensive list of what you can and can’t deduct as Medical expenses.

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MinhT1 · ‎February 5, 2026

Yes, mental health therapy costs can be claimed as a medical expense.

The IRS has an extensive list of what you can and can’t deduct as Medical expenses.

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