The cost to purchase or rent durable medical equipment is an eligible medical expense. Examples of eligible items include:
bed wetting alarm
blood pressure kit
crutches
hearing aid
medical alert equipment
adaptive equipment that assists with daily living activities such as bath chairs, wheelchairs or bedside toilet.
The cost of treatment for a drug overdose is an eligible medical expense.
Eligible expenses include inpatient treatment, outpatient care and transportation expenses associated with attending outpatient treatment.
Note: If the treatment is court-ordered, then a letter of medical necessity will be required.
If the doula who provides medical care for the mother or child is a licensed health care professional who renders medical care, then their fees can be reimbursed. However, a health care professional must provide evidence of medical necessity for the cost of a Doula to be an eligible medical expense. Include evidence of medical necessity by providing a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) that specifically identifies the recommendation and expense is for treatment of a medical condition with the request for reimbursement.
The cost of doctor fees are an eligible medical expense.
