Can I claim my fathers health care insurance?

[genero16]

I pay for my fathers supplemental insurance, can I claim it?

[xmasbaby0]

Are you claiming your father as a dependent on your tax return?   If he is a dependent on your tax return you can enter the amount you paid for his health insurance on your return as a medical expense.  If he is not your dependent, then no, you cannot use it.

[JohnB5677 · Accepted solution]

Perhaps. If you can claim your father as a dependent, you can take the deduction for his insurance.

If you cared for an elderly parent, even if they don't live with you, your parent may qualify as your dependent.

• They are not claimed as dependent by anyone else.
• They are US citizens.
• You must provide more than half of your relative’s total support each year.
• The parent may not have income that exceeds $4,700 (tax year 2023) 

Steps to Claiming an Elderly Parent as a Dependent - TurboTax