What types of health care expenses qualify?
Any medical or dental expenses that would qualify for purposes of federal income tax deduction would also qualify for reimbursement under this program, such as prescription drugs, doctor visit copays, dental services, chiropractic procedures, eyeglasses and contact lenses, laser eye surgery, hospital and nursing home charges, as well as Yale COBRA insurance premiums. In addition, certain over-the-counter medications are eligible, including antacids (such as Zantac and Prilosec), allergy medicine (such as Claritin), cold medicine and pain relievers used to treat a specific medical condition will qualify. In general, certain cosmetic medical or dental procedures and non-Yale health insurance premiums are prohibited from the program. Dietary supplements are also ineligible, unless medically necessary to treat a specific illness or injury (doctor’s note required). Toiletries are excluded.
