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Examples of Medical Costs

If you or anyone in your SNAP household is 60 or older OR gets a disability-based benefit, tell DTA about health care costs over $35.01. These costs will be deducted from your reported income for SNAP eligibilty.

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Co-payments

  • Doctor, hospital
  • Dentist
  • Physical therapy
  • Chiropractor
  • Mental health services

Pharmacy Costs

  • Prescription
  • Over-the-counter drugs/supplies
  • Wound care supplies
  • Adult diapers
  • Vitamins and herbal health remedies

Medical Supply Costs

  • Hearing aids/batteries
  • Contact lenses
  • Diabetes supplies
  • Adhesives

Other Health Costs

  • Home health or adult day care
  • Gym membership
  • Acupuncture or alternative medicine
  • Service animal costs
  • Housekeeping

Insurance Premiums

  • Health Insurance
  • Drug Insurance
  • Other Insurance

Travel

  • Taxis, rideshare (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
  • Public transportation/The Ride
  • Parking, tolls
  • Car mileage

Other One-Time Health Costs

  • Glasses
  • Wheelchair
  • Walker
  • Prosthetics
  • Crutches
  • Dentures
  • Communication equipment
  • Medical procedure

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