2007-04-12 09:11:42 · 4 answers · asked by ? 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Examples of Expenses Eligible for Reimbursement from a Health Care FSA:
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment
Laser Eye Surgery
Chiropractor Services Massage Therapy (for a specific injury or trauma)
Co-insurance, CO-payments & deductibles Medical Conference Admission Fees
Contraceptives (birth control pills, condoms, spermacides) Orthodontia
Contact Lenses (& solutions) Over-the-counter drugs (aspirin, pain relievers, antacids, allergy medications)
Dental Expenses Physical Therapy
Hearing Aids (& batteries) Prescription Drugs
Hospital Services Transportation – Related to Medical Care
Infertility Treatments Vision Care Services
Insulin specific medical condition (obesity, hypertension, etc.) Weight Loss Programs - if prescribed by a doctor to treat a specific medical condition (obesity, hypertension, etc.)
Examples of Expenses NOT Eligible for Reimbursement from a Health Care FSA: Cosmetic Surgery Hair Removal or Hair Transplant Services
Cosmetic Dentistry (teeth whitening, etc.) Massage Therapy for general health or to relieve stress
Cosmetics (face cream, deodorant etc.) Insurance Premiums
Exercise equipment or programs Vitamins
Health club dues/monthly gym fees Weight Loss Programs for general health
2007-04-12 09:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by msbedouin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it needs to be either a prescription or medical service. The items you've mentioned are personal hygiene items.
2007-04-12 09:16:10 · answer #2 · answered by Scott K 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Over the counter drugs are eligible!
2007-04-12 16:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by RAG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, over-the-counter items aren't eligible.
2007-04-12 10:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋