Module Introduction
The Medical Expense Deduction is the last deduction applied when completing an LTC income calculation. The type of medical expenses allowed as a deduction in the LTC income calculation includes expenses incurred in months other than the calculation month. This module provides instruction on medical expenses allowed as a deduction in the LTC income calculation.
When you have completed this module, you will be able to:
- Identify the conditions for allowing a medical expense as a deduction on an LTC income calculation.
- Utilize forms that document and track expenses used for the medical expense deduction.
- Explain worker processes in relation to the medical expense deduction.
- Apply the medical expense deduction at initial MA-LTC request and at renewal.
- Update the medical expense deduction when a change occurs.
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The MA-LTC Medical Expense Deduction - Allowable Medical Expenses