The last time the United States issued a worldwide alert was October 2011, although it has issued other, less-urgent worldwide travel guidance more recently.
For federal tax purposes, medical expenses can include the cost of medical care in a nursing home, home for the aged, or similar institution, for the taxpayer or his or her spouse or dependents. It can include the cost of meals and lodging in the home if a principal reason for being in the home is to get medical care.
Note: âOther Privateâ includes private long-term care insurance, other health insurance, and. other private spending for nursing homes and home health services. âOther Publicâ includes. Department of Veterans Affairs, state and local programs, and general assistance spending for. nursing homes and home health services.