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.
You 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.xpenses that your employer or insurance company cover donât count, and you canât âdouble dipâ your tax break by claiming deductions for anything youâve paid for from your health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) .