Question:
FYI for those who Self Paid in 2002

I'm a post-op, but my boyfriend told me the other day that he heard on a radio talk show talking about taxes that President Bush signed something saying that anyone who self-paid for their WLS in 2002 can write it off on their taxes. I don't know where to research the specifics of this, but I thought I'd throw it out there in case it pertained to anyone. He said that the guy on the radio show said most people haven't heard about it yet, but that it is definitely on the books.    — Renae (posted on February 19, 2003)

February 18, 2003
http://www.obesity.org/subs/tax/taxbreak.shtml
   — Jon S.

February 18, 2003
It is an approved medical procedure. Anything over 7.5% of your income can be deducted on Schedule A - Itemized Deductions. Good Luck!
   — zoedogcbr

February 18, 2003
It doesn't have to be just WLS- <i>any</i> monies paid out of pocket for medical expenses can be used as long as its over a certain amount (I was told $7500, I think). I wasn't self-pay, but I did have alot of money paid in (due to crappy insurance) and I had also had another surgery (not WLS related) last year as well.....
   — karmiausnic