Is my yearly deductible for my health insurance considered a medical expense that I can use as a deduction?

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Is my yearly deductible for my health insurance considered a medical expense that I can use as a deduction?

You can only claim as Medical Expenses the actual amount of deductible (or co-pay) that you paid during the year, and not the yearly deductible shown on your health insurance policy.

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Is my yearly deductible for my health insurance considered a medical expense that I can use as a deduction?

You can only claim as Medical Expenses the actual amount of deductible (or co-pay) that you paid during the year, and not the yearly deductible shown on your health insurance policy.

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