Are over the counter reading glasses eligible for reimbursement from my flexible spending account?

Question

I have a prescription for bifocal glasses (which I purchased) but I have also purchased a few pairs of readers as backups. Walgreens does not show this as a deductable FSA item however some internet drugstores do list readers as an allowable expense.I would alsowould also like to know if Ensure is an allowable expense. thank you

Answer 1

Generally only prescibed glasses are enligible for reimbursement. You will need to check with your company on this. As for the claim in internet, don't forget this could be a marketing gimmick. Its best to check and be sure.

Answer 2

No, Ensure is not a deductible expense.

Over the counter items aren't deductible. The prescription bifocals you bought are deductible. The Internet drugstores are not correct to list non-prescription items as deductible.