These proteins are called lipoproteins. 1  Low-density lipoprotein. High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) can eventually build up within the walls of your blood vessels and narrow the passageways. 2  High-density lipoprotein. This type of lipoprotein is often referred to as good cholesterol.
How deductibles work. Health insurance deductibles are the amount of money you have to pay toward your health care before your insurance starts covering costs. Deductibles can range from a few hundred to thousands of dollars, depending on the policy. Some plans (typically HMOs) donât have a deductible at all. Generally, once you meet your deductible for the year your insurance will require you to pay coinsurance, which is another form of cost-sharing, until you
You can only deduct qualified medical and dental expenses if they exceed a certain percentage of your adjusted gross income. If your expenses are above this amount, then you can deduct them on your federal return and lower your tax liability. If you are self-employed, you can also deduct the cost of your health insurance premiums regardless of how they compare to your adjusted gross income. 1  1. Deduct the total amount of health insurance premiums paid for the previous year on line 29 of Form 1040.