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.
Copays and coinsurance. A copay is a fixed amount of money you pay for a certain service. Your health insurance plan pays the rest of the cost. Coinsurance refers to percentages. Our Medicare Advantage plans use copays for most services. You pay 20 percent coinsurance for most services with Original Medicare.