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.
1 If youâre paying for individual health insurance out of your own pocket with no other tax break, you can deduct these expenses. 2  However, if youâre part of a group policy through your workplace and you pay the premium with pre-tax money, youâve already gotten your tax break â you canât deduct the same costs twice.ou canât deduct anything that already gives you a tax break, and if you pay for your medical premiums with pre-tax money, then you canât include the expense in your deductions. Still, you can find plenty of premiums that you can deduct, including the following: 1  Insurance Premiums.