| Babysitting/child and dependent care
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No
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The cost of babysitting, child care and nursing services for a healthy child or dependent are not qualified medical expenses. Also see Disabled dependent care.
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| Bandages
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Yes
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The cost of bandages is a qualified medical expense. (Examples include Ace bandages, Band-Aid, Curad, Johnson & Johnson, Nexcare, etc.)
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| Behavioral modification program
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See Schools, special; and Tuition.
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| Birth control
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Yes
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The cost of prescription birth control (such as an IUD, diaphragm, pill, Norplant, etc.) is a qualified medical expense.
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Yes
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Amounts paid for over-the-counter products and devices (such as condoms, spermicide, pregnancy test kit, etc.) are qualified medical expenses.
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| Birthing classes
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See Childbirth classes/Lamaze.
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| Birthing coach
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See Doula.
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| Bleaching/teeth whitening
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See Cosmetic treatment.
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| Blood donation
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Yes
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A fee associated with blood donation, when the blood is for the subsequent use by the participant, spouse or eligible dependent, is a qualified medical expense.
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| Blood pressure monitoring device
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Yes
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The cost of a blood pressure monitoring device is a qualified medical expense.
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| Blood sugar test kit and strips
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Yes
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Amounts paid for a blood sugar testing kit and strips are qualified medical expenses.
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| Body scan
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Yes
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The cost of a body scan (for ex., an MRI) is a qualified medical expense.
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| Bonding of the teeth
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See Cosmetic treatment.
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| Braces
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See Orthodontia.
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| Braille books and magazines
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Yes
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For use by visually impaired persons, the cost of Braille books and magazines are medical expenses. Note: The reimbursable expense includes only the amount above the cost of the product in its standard form.
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| Breast augmentation
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No
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The cost of a breast augmentation (such as an implant or injection) is not a qualified medical expense. Also see Cosmetic treatment.
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| Breast pump, purchase or rental of
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Yes
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The cost for the purchase or rental of a breast pump is a qualified medical expense.
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| Breast reconstruction
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Yes
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The cost of breast reconstruction surgery following a mastectomy is a qualified medical expense. Also see Mastectomy-related expenses.
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| Breast reduction
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Yes
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When recommended by a health care professional for a medical condition (to prevent or treat an injury, illness or disease), the cost of breast reduction surgery is a qualified medical expense. Submit evidence of medical necessity (e.g., prescription, doctor's note) with the request for reimbursement.
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| Breast implant removal
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Yes
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If causing a medical problem, the cost to remove a breast implant is a qualified medical expense. Submit evidence of medical necessity (e.g., prescription, doctor's note) with the request for reimbursement.
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