Both flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) are designed to cover items and services that are qualified medical expenses for healthcare purposes. That seems cut and dry at first glance, but FSAstore.com features hundreds of everyday FSA eligible products that are qualified medical expenses.
Some confusion remains about what exactly FSA eligibility covers, and our goal is to make it easy for anyone with either of these accounts to shop with confidence or learn more about their plans. Thousands of items are covered by these plans, but it can be difficult to tell precisely which products qualify. In terms of medical services, you can use your FSA for everything ranging from dental and eye care (using FSA funds for co-pays and deductibles, for example) to annual physicals to visits with specialists like a chiropractor, an acupuncturist, or a physical therapist.
When deciding on your yearly contribution, consider a few items of these that can help you get the most out of your FSA:
Sunscreen
As long as sunscreen is SPF 15 or greater, and offers broad spectrum protection, it is eligible for reimbursement with an FSA. There are two different types of active sunscreen ingredients that help prevent UVA and UVB rays, and they are chemical ingredients or mineral (physical) ingredients.
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Eye Care Products
Glasses are a medical necessity for many members of your family, but your FSA funds can also cover a wide range of products like eyeglass repair kits, cleaning wipes and accessories to keep them functioning at their best. Additionally, contacts and contact lens care products like contact lens solution are also eligible.
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Transportation
If travel is primarily for and essential to medical care, it can be paid for with your FSA. This includes car and rental car expenses, bus, taxi, train, plane and ferry fares, and ambulance services. A standard mileage rate for use of a car to obtain medical care is allowed, as well as reimbursement of parking fees and tolls.
Condoms/Contraceptives
Condoms and contraceptives play a major role in supporting positive reproductive wellness, including preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and are therefore eligible for reimbursement with an FSA.
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Pill Boxes
Pill boxes make it easy to line up medications for each day of the week, and this is a smart purchase that can help you stay on top of your daily health choices.
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Prenatal Vitamins
Prenatal vitamins help to supplement nutritional requirements women need during pregnancy, which can promote the healthy development of the child and help prevent potential birth defects.
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Smoking Cessation
Smoking cessation products like gums and patches can be purchased with an FSA. Quitting smoking may be one of the best decisions you'll ever make for your long-term health.
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Hot/Cold Packs
Hot and cold packs play a vital role in pain relief and the recovery period following a muscle strain or pull by reducing inflammation, promoting increased blood flow and healing. These items are must-haves for individuals and families alike and are eligible for FSA reimbursement.
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Handicap License Plates
While fees vary from state to state, the added cost over standard license plates associated with the purchase of handicap/disabled license plates may be eligible with your FSA. As always, be sure to check with your plan administrator.
For more information on your FSA or how to access a flexible spending account, FSAstore.com has you covered. Our learning center has easy-to-understand resources on qualified medical expenses, what you can use your FSA dollars for, health insurance information, guides on dependent care, and more! Still need more ideas on how to use your FSA to help with health care expenses? Browse FSAstore.com for thousands of guaranteed eligible essentials!
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