My parents are in their early 50’s, and do not have health insurance. They are struggling with money, so paying for health insurance is the last thing on their minds.
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how can i tell if my health insurance benefits are pre taxed?
Posted by admin on September 4th, 2010
Keep in mind, your health insurance premiums can’t be deducted if they’re taken out of your paycheck as pre-tax dollars. However, after-tax health insurance premiums are deductible, but they still are subject to a limitation of 7.5% of your AGI. If you’re self-employed, you may deduct a portion of your health insurance premiums as an adjustment. The self-employed deductible portion is 100% in 2007.
Why does Health Insurance not pay for Chantix, to help people to stop smoking?
Posted by admin on August 29th, 2010
Why does Health Insurance not pay for Chantix, to help people to stop smoking? I just recently got a prescription for Chantix to help me quit smoking, and insurance will not pay for it? The pharmacist told me that pretty much no insurance will pay for this. Why is it, we are told by scientists, doctors, media, and yes insurance that we need to stop smoking, but yet insurance will not pay o help us have a successful chance at quitting?
