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.
Definitions (2). 1. An insurance policy provision under which the insurer and the insured share costs incurred after the deductible is met, according to a specific formula. 2. More generally, a sharing of risk between the insurer and the insured. also called copay.