1 Share Your Story. 2  Lattice degeneration of the retina is a type of thinning of the outside edges of the retina, which occurs in 7% to 10% of the general population. 3  The lattice degeneration, so-called because the thinned retina resembles the crisscross pattern of a lattice, often contains small holes.
No Reimbursement. If you are later reimbursed for your copay, you can't claim that cost as a tax deduction. For example, if you have a supplemental insurance plan that pays you back for your copays, even though you must pay out-of-pocket when you're at the doctor's office, you can't include that in your deduction.
Copay-based health plans post-reform. Starting in 2014, copays must count toward the out-of-pocket maximum. This standard is mandated by healthcare reform and applies to all plans, except grandfathered or grandmothered ones.