Relief options

I need to get some medical testing done.
I’ve already put the orders in, but apparently, I’m looking at an eight-month wait for some of them through the usual channels.
I’m thinking about just heading to a private clinic to get this over with, but I was wondering if there’s any way Medicare might chip in on the cost, or if I could somehow claim it as a tax deduction?
Just a heads-up, my employment isn't exactly year-round—I usually work about 10 or 11 months out of the year—so I'm not sure if that complicates things.
Regardless, I am working right now.

The general rule used to be that if you find yourself stuck on a waiting list for more than a month, you could just head over to a private provider and file for a reimbursement through Medicare.
I’m fairly certain that policy still stands, though I haven't double-checked lately, so it would probably be a smart move to verify that first.
As for your tax returns—those medical bills can definitely be used as a deduction, provided they include all the necessary details like your full name and... well, I assume your Social Security number now too (I'm not entirely sure on the specifics, but the clerks handling the paperwork usually know the drill). The only real catch is that the tax laws regarding deductions are being updated, so there will likely be a cap on the total amount you can claim $2000.