For sleep disturbance in those with depression, 0.5-10 milligrams of melatonin has been taken by mouth for 3-4 weeks, in addition to regular therapy. For sleep disturbance in healthy people, 0.1-80 milligrams of melatonin has been taken by mouth, generally nightly before bed for one or several days up to 26 weeks.
COBRA Premiums. Health insurance premiums that you pay out-of-pocket count as a deductible medical expense. COBRA premiums count as a deductible health insurance premium as long as you're paying the premiums yourself. If your employer is still subsidizing your premium, you can't deduct that portion. For example, say your premium would be $400 per month, but your employer subsidizes $50 of it so you only pay $350.
When you're enrolled in a group health insurance plan, your employer usually pays some or all of the premium. However, when you go on COBRA, you are usually required to pay the entire premium on your own, plus a 2% administration fee. If you extend the term of your COBRA coverage because of disability, you may be required to pay up to 150% of the premium.