A health care professional must provide evidence of medical necessity for the cost of an educational class specific to a medical condition such as learning to manage diabetes or learning Braille 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 ear plugs is an eligible expense.
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.
