Financial Resources
This section assumes your child has health insurance. If not, research how to cover your child through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).​
Through your Employer
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are "an arrangement through your employer that lets you pay for many out-of-pocket medical expenses with tax-free dollars." (Source: HealthCare.gov) Learn more about Using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).​
Through Your Medical Provider
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Many medical networks offer prompt pay or other discounts on your bills. Always ask! If not, set up a payment plan for large bills.​
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Through Pharmaceutical Companies
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Many drug makers offer help in the form of reimbursements or discounts. Search for your child's medication on rxassist.org or needymeds.org to see what's available to you.
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Through Tax Deductions
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You may qualify for the federal medical expenses deduction or your state's equivalent deduction. Qualified expenses include copays, prescriptions, travel to appointments, and many other costs. Intuit TurboTax offers The Ultimate Medical Expense Deductions Checklist to help you figure it out.
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