If you have an HRA or FSA, your employer’s plan may only reimburse a subset of expenses. Please refer to your Plan Document for confirmation of reimbursable expenses under your plan.
If you are currently participating in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and are contributing to an HSA, you may also participate in a Limited Purpose HRA or Health FSA. Expenses are limited to dental and vision expenses identified with an * in the list below.
Important Update: CARES Act expands use of health accounts
The new CARES Act expands eligible expenses for HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs:
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Feminine hygiene products are now qualifying medical expenses.
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You can now use your HSA, FSA, or HRA for over-the-counter (OTC) medications without a prescription. See the Common Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications section below for examples.
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Many products being discussed in the news, such as lodging, disposable masks, and hand sanitizer, are considered qualifying medical expenses only with a prescription (Rx) or letter of medical necessity (LMN) from a doctor.
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These changes will likely take effect gradually. Not all retailers will update at the same time, which may result in inconsistent shopping experiences. Such issues are likely to be resolved soon. For information on reimbursing yourself for out-of-pocket medical expenses from your HSA, click here.
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- You can now use your HSA for telehealth services before reaching your deductible without impacting your eligibility for an HSA. You can use your HSA for telehealth for qualified expenses. Both instances are effective until Dec. 31, 2021.
Common IRS-Qualified Medical Expenses
- Acupuncture
- Ambulance
- Artificial limbs
- Artificial teeth*
- Birth control treatment
- Blood sugar test kits for diabetics
- Breast pumps and lactation supplies
- Chiropractor
- Contact lenses and solutions*
- Crutches
- Dental treatments (including X-rays, cleanings, fillings, sealants, braces and tooth removals*)
- Doctor’s office visits and co-pays
- Drug addiction treatment
- Drug prescriptions
- Eyeglasses (Rx and reading)*
- Fluoride treatments*
- Feminine hygiene products
- Fertility enhancement (including in-vitro fertilization)
- Flu shots
- Guide dogs
- Hearing aids and batteries
- Infertility treatment
- Inpatient alcoholism treatment
- Insulin
- Laboratory fees
- Laser eye surgery*
- Medical alert bracelet
- Medical records charges
- Midwife
- Occlusal guards to prevent teeth grinding
- Orthodontics*
- Orthotic Inserts (custom or off the shelf)
- Over-the-counter medicines and drugs (see more information below)
- Physical therapy
- Special education services for learning disabilities (recommended by a doctor)
- Speech therapy
- Stop-smoking programs (including nicotine gum or patches, if prescribed)
- Surgery, excluding cosmetic surgery
- Vaccines
- Vasectomy
- Vision exam*
- Walker, cane
- Wheelchair
Common Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines
Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Acid controllers
- Acne medicine
- Aids for indigestion
- Allergy and sinus medicine
- Anti-diarrheal medicine
- Baby rash ointment
- Cold and flu medicine
- Eye drops*
- Feminine antifungal or anti-itch products
- Hemorrhoid treatment
- Laxatives or stool softeners
- Lice treatments
- Motion sickness medicines
- Nasal sprays or drops
- Ointments for cuts, burns or rashes
- Pain relievers, such as aspirin or ibuprofen
- Sleep aids
- Stomach remedies
Services That May Be Eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity Completed
This list is not all-inclusive:
- Weight-loss program only if it is a treatment for a specific disease diagnosed by a physician (e.g., obesity, hypertension, heart disease)
- Compression hosiery/socks, antiembolism socks or hose
- Massage treatment for specific ailment or diagnosis
- CPR classes for adult or child
- Improvements or special equipment added to a home or other capital expenditures for a physically handicapped person
Ineligible Expenses
Listed below are some services and expenses that are not eligible for reimbursement. This list is not all-inclusive:
- Aromatherapy
- Baby bottles and cups
- Baby oil
- Baby wipes
- Breast enhancement
- Cosmetics and skin care
- Cotton swabs
- Dental floss
- Deodorants
- Hair re-growth supplies and/or services
- Health club membership dues
- Humidifier
- Lotion
- Low-calorie foods
- Mouthwash
- Petroleum jelly
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Spa salts
Eligible Dependent Care Expenses
- Au pair services
- Babysitting services
- Before- and after-school programs
- Custodial or eldercare expenses, in-home or daycare center (not medical care)
- Nursery school
- Pre-kindergarten
- Summer day camp (not educational in nature)
Ineligible Dependent Care Expenses
- Clothing
- Food/meals
- Kindergarten and higher education/tuition expenses
- Overnight camp
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