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the place where my husband lives has it listed on their monthly invoice--medical care. however, if your parents' place isn't so specific, ask them what part of their monthly care is classified as health care. that is the part that qualifies as medical expenses. consult a professional as to who can claim the actual deduction.
Here is some information from a form I was given by an AL facility where a family member lived:
"According to HIPAA, for tax years beginning after 1996, "qualified long-term care services" are deductible from gross income as an itemized deduction. This is subject to the limitation that when added to any other unreimbursed medical expenses for the year, only the amount that exceeds 7.5% (I think this has been raised to 10% now) of adjusted gross income is an itemized deduction.
"Qualified long-term care services" can include maintenance or personal care services that are required by a "chronically ill individual." It also includes someone who requires substantial supervision to protect themselves from threats to health and safety due to severe cognitive impairment.
For AL and Alzheimer's care, HIPAA now provides some clarity. In order to deduct the care costs, there must be an Activities of Daily Living deficiency or cognitive impairment. In addition, the plan of care must be prescribed by a licensed care practitioner and updated annually."
I interpret this to mean that if the resident requires help with ADLs and/or is in AL for safety reasons, and there is a plan of care, almost the entire cost is treated as a medical expense. The exception would be for things like beauty shop charges or entertainment expenses. Of course only the person who is paying the expenses can claim the deduction, and if someone other than the resident is paying, that person would need to be able to claim the resident as a dependent to be able to claim the expenses. If both of your parents are in AL, but only one meets the criteria according to HIPAA, maybe only part of the cost would be deductible. It would probably be worth a consultation with a tax preparer for clarification.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
"According to HIPAA, for tax years beginning after 1996, "qualified long-term care services" are deductible from gross income as an itemized deduction. This is subject to the limitation that when added to any other unreimbursed medical expenses for the year, only the amount that exceeds 7.5% (I think this has been raised to 10% now) of adjusted gross income is an itemized deduction.
"Qualified long-term care services" can include maintenance or personal care services that are required by a "chronically ill individual." It also includes someone who requires substantial supervision to protect themselves from threats to health and safety due to severe cognitive impairment.
For AL and Alzheimer's care, HIPAA now provides some clarity. In order to deduct the care costs, there must be an Activities of Daily Living deficiency or cognitive impairment. In addition, the plan of care must be prescribed by a licensed care practitioner and updated annually."
I interpret this to mean that if the resident requires help with ADLs and/or is in AL for safety reasons, and there is a plan of care, almost the entire cost is treated as a medical expense. The exception would be for things like beauty shop charges or entertainment expenses. Of course only the person who is paying the expenses can claim the deduction, and if someone other than the resident is paying, that person would need to be able to claim the resident as a dependent to be able to claim the expenses. If both of your parents are in AL, but only one meets the criteria according to HIPAA, maybe only part of the cost would be deductible. It would probably be worth a consultation with a tax preparer for clarification.