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 cannot take a tax deduction for health insurance unless you paid for it. If your employer or the government pays your health insurance premiums, premiums are not deductible.If your employer pays part of your health insurance premiums and you pay the other part, you cannot claim a deduction for the part your employer paid.our premiums may be deductible. If youâre self-employed and not eligible for an employer-sponsored health plan through your spouse or domestic partner, you may be able to write off your health insurance premiums.