AA Meeting Transportation

Transportation to AA Meetings (Alcoholics Anonymous) is an eligible expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Transportation to AA Meetings are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) as it is considered a cosmetic procedure.

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Acetaminophen reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Acid Controller

Acid controller reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement account (HRA). Acid controller reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Acne Medicine

Acne medicine reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Acne medicine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Activated Charcoal

Activated charcoal is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Acupressure

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Acupressure is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). In some cases, acupressure may require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a medical professional for a benefits administrator to substantiate the expense. Acupressure is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Acupressure Mat

Acupressure mat reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Acupressure mat reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Acupressure Wrist Band

Acupressure wrist band reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Acupressure wrist band reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).Acupuncture is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Adaptive Equipment

Adaptive equipment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Adaptive equipment reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Adoption (fees associated with and medical expenses for adopted child)

The expenses associated with the adoption of a child are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). The qualifying medical expenses of a dependent adopted child are eligible wih an FSA, HSA or HRA.

Adult Day Care

Adult day care reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings arrangement (HSA), health reimbursement account (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Adult day care may qualify under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) when the adult is physically or mentally incapable of self care and qualifying tax dependent of the account holder.

After-School Care or Extended Day Care Programs

After-school care or extended day care program reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). After-school care or extended day care program reimbursement is eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) for the care of qualifying individuals and when it allows the account holder and their spouse to be gainfully employed or to be seeking gainful employment.

Agency Fee for Child Care

An agency fee for child care reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). An agency fee for child care reimbursement is eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) when it must be paid for the care of a qualifying dependent and when it allows the account holder and their spouse to be gainfully employed or to be seeking gainful employment. Agency fees are only eligible for reimbursement from a DCFSA after the care is provided.

Air Conditioner

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Air conditioner reimbursement may in limited circumstances be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Air conditioner reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Air Filter

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Air filter reimbursement may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Air filter reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Air Purifier

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Air purifiers may be eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). In order to qualify, the primary purpose of the air purifier must be for treatment, diagnosis, mitigation or cure of a medical condition or disease and the air purifier must not be purchased but for that primary purpose. Air purifiers are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Airfare Related to Medical Treatment

Airfare related to medical treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Airfare related to medical treatment is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Airfare related to dental, vision, or preventive care may be eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). A benefits administrator will require information and documentation to prove that the air fare is in fact related to medical care.

Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Treatment

Alcoholism treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Alcoholism treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Some plan administrators may require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) for reimbursement.

Allergy Medicines

Allergy medicine reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Allergy medicine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Allergy Products and Treatment

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Allergy products and treatment (non-drug allergy treatment products like pillows, vacuum cleaners, etc.) are sometimes eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician. The reimbursable amount is limited to the excess cost of the special item when compared with a normally priced item and only when the primary purpose for diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or cure of a disease. Allergy products and treatment are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) and a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Allergy Testing

Allergy testing reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Allergy testing reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Aloe Vera

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Aloe Vera creams and ointments reimbursement may be eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). Aloe Vera creams and ointments are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Alopecia Treatment

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Alopecia treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician. However, normal male pattern baldness treatment is not eligible, if the sole purpose is to enhance appearance as this would be considered a cosmetic expense. Alopecia treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Alternative Healers

Alternative healer reimbursement (provided that the service is eligible) is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Alternative healer reimbursement may be eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) if the expense is dental or vision related. Alternative healer reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Some benefits administrators my require documentation to support that treatment from the alternative healer was primarily used to treat a specific medical condition. Speak with your benefits administrator about what type of information if any may be required for an alternative healer expense to qualify.

Alternative Treatments

Alternative treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Alternative treatment reimbursement, if related to vision or dental expenses, may be eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Alternative treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Some benefits administrators may require documentation to support that treatment from the alternative healer was primarily for the treatment of a specific medical condition and not for general health. Speak with your benefits administrator about what type of information if any may be required for an alternative healer expense to qualify.

Ambulance and Emergency Room

Ambulance and emergency room reimbursement, including air lifts and flights to hospitals, is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ambulance and emergency room reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Analgesics (OTC)

Analgesics (painkillers) are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Analgesics are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Anesthesia

Anesthesia is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA). Anesthesia is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ankle Brace

Ankle braces are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ankle brace reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Antacids

Antacids are over-the-counter (OTC) items that are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Antacids are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitizer (60%+ Alcohol)

Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer to prevent COVID-19 (with at least 60% alcohol) is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Anti-Diarrheal

Anti-diarrheal medicines, such as Imodium A-D or Kaopectate, are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Anti-diarrheal medicine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Anti-Embolism Socks, Stockings

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Anti-embolism socks, stockings that are used to treat a medical condition are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), but they may require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician for reimbursement and a benefits administrator may only reimburse the excess cost of the anti-embolism socks over the cost of a regular pair of socks. Anti-embolism socks, stockings are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) and dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Anti-Fungal Treatments

Anti-fungal treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Anti-fungal treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Anti-Gas Medicine

Anti-gas medicine reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Anti-gas medicine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Anti-Inflammatories

Anti-inflammatory is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Anti-inflammatory reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Anti-Itch Cream or Lotion

Anti-itch cream or lotion is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Anti-itch cream or lotion is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Anti-Parasitic

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Anti-parasitic medication reimbursement is eligible with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Anti-parasitic medication reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). However, if available as an over-the-counter medicine, anti-parasitic products would be eligible with no prescription necessary with an FSA, HSA or HRA.

Anti-Snore Guards

Anti-Snore Guards are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Anti-Snore Guards are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Antibiotic Ointments

Antibiotic ointments, such as Neosporin or Bacitracin, are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Antibiotic ointments are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Antibiotics

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Antibiotics reimbursement is eligible with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Antibiotics reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Antidepressants

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Antidepressants are eligible with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Antidepressants reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Antihistamines

Antihistamines are over-the-counter (OTC) medicines that are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Antihistamines reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Antipyretics (fever reducers)

Antipyretics are over-the-counter (OTC) medicines that are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Antipyretics reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Antiseptics

Antiseptics are eligible for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Antiseptic reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Appearance Improvements

Appearance improvements are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Arch Support

Arch support reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Arch support reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Arm Sling

Arm sling reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Arm sling reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Arthritis Gloves

Arthritis glove reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Arthritis glove reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Arthritis Medicines

Arthritis medicines are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Arthritis medicines are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Artificial Insemination

Artificial insemination is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Artificial insemination is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Artificial Limbs

Artificial limb reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Artificial limb reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Artificial Reproduction

Artificial reproduction is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Artificial reproduction is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Artificial Teeth

Artificial teeth reimbursement is eligible, unless they are for a cosmetic purpose, with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Artificial teeth reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Aspirin

Aspirin is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Aspirin reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Assisted Living

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

The cost of assisted living allocated to medical care may be eligible for reimbursement with a letter of medical necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Assisting living is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Asthma Medicine

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Asthma medicine is eligible for reimbursement with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Asthma medicine is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Asthma Oxygen Flow Monitor

Asthma oxygen flow monitor reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Asthma oxygen flow monitor reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

At Home COVID-19 Test

At-Home COVID-19 Test reimbursement (provided the full cost has not been covered by a health plan) is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). At-Home COVID-19 Test reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

At-Home Drug Test

At-home drug test reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). At-home drug tests are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Athletic Bandages & Braces

Athletic bandages and braces reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement. Athletic bandages and braces are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Athletic Mouth Guard

Athletic mouth guards are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Athletics mouth guards are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Athletic Tape

Athletic tape is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Athletic tape is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Athletic Treatments

Athletic treatments, such as braces, bandages, etc., are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Athletic treatments are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). An automated external defibrillator (AED) is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Automobile Modifications

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Automobile modifications reimbursement may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a doctor with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Automobile modifications reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Autopsy

Autopsy reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Baby Bottles

Baby bottles reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Baby Breathing Monitor

Baby breathing monitor reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Baby breathing monitor reimbursement is not eligible for a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Baby Formula

Baby formula is typically not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangements (HRA). In rare circumstances, the difference in cost of a specialized formula required for treatment of a medical condition may qualify for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). Baby formula is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Baby Oil

Baby oil is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Baby Powder

Baby powder reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Baby Rash Ointment and Cream

Baby rash ointment and cream is an over-the-counter (OTC) item eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Baby rash ointment and cream reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Baby Sunscreen

Baby sunscreen is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Baby sunscreen is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Babysitting and child care

Babysitting and child care is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). However, babysitting, child care and nursing services for a healthy baby do not qualify as medical care, but may be covered under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) if specific requirements are met, including that the guardian(s) are enabled to be gainfully employed during the time a qualifying child is cared for, a full-time student(s) or searching for gainful employment.

Back Brace

A back brace is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A back brace is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Band-Aids

Band-Aids are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Band-Aids are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bandage Clips

Bandage clips are over-the-counter (OTC) items eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Bandage clips are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bandages

Bandages are over-the-counter (OTC) items that are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Bandages are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bandages, elastic

Elastic bandages are over-the-counter (OTC) items that are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Elastic bandages are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Batteries for Medical Devices

Batteries, only for medical devices like hearing aids, are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Batteries are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bed Pan

Bed pans are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Bed pans are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bed Wetting Aids

Bed wetting aids, such as overnight underpants and diapers, are eligible (when purchased for the treatment of incontinence in an older adult or child — infant diapers not eligible) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Bed wetting aids are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Behavioral modification programs

Behavioral modification programs are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). For a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), behavioral modification programs are eligible if they are for a qualified child or relative and allow the parent or guardian(s) to be gainfully employed, search for gainful employment or a full-time student(s). Behavioral modification programs are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Benadryl

Benadryl is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement. Benadryl is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Bifocals

Bifocals are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Bifocals reimbursement is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bio Freeze

Bio Freeze is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicine for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Bio Freeze is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Biotin Supplements

Biotin supplements are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Birth Control (Rx)

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Birth control (Rx) reimbursement is eligible with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Birth control is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). OTC birth control products, such as condoms, will not require a prescription for reimbursement.

Birth Control (OTC)

Birth control (OTC) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Birth control (OTC) is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Birthing Classes

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Birthing classes are partially eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Only the portion of the class that relates to the process of childbirth is eligible and a Letter of Medical Necessity may be required to indicate what part of the expense is medical and therefore eligible. Examples include: breathing techniques, stages of labor, labor & delivery procedures, birthing positions, vaginal & Cesarean delivery, so it's vital to check with a benefits administrator to see how these classes are reimbursed. Birthing classes are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Birthing Coach

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

A birthing coach may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) to the extent the coach provides medical care with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Birthing coach reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bleaching, teeth whitening

Bleaching, teeth whitening is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) because it is for cosmetic purposes and does not treat a medical condition.

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) as it is a cosmetic procedure and not a qualified medical expense.

Blood Donation

A fee associated with blood donation for subsequent use by the account holder, spouse or eligible dependent is a qualified medical expense with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA). A fee for blood donation is not eligible for reimbursement for account holders or qualified dependents under limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) and dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Blood Pressure Monitor or Unit

Blood pressure monitor reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Blood pressure monitor reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Blood Storage

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Blood storage reimbursement is sometimes eligible if it is needed to treat an existing or imminently probable disease. A Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is usually required for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Blood storage reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Blood-sugar test kits and test strips

Blood sugar test kits and test strips are over-the-counter (OTC) items are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Blood sugar test kits and test strip reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Body Restoration Technique

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Body restoration technique reimbursement may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a licensed professional to treat a specific medical condition with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (FSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Body restoration technique reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Body Scan

Body scan reimbursement is eligible even if the individual is not experiencing symptoms of illness and has not obtained a doctor's recommendation before undergoing the procedure because it is considered diagnosis under the IRS definition of medical care. It is still eligible even if less expensive alternatives exist. Body scan reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Body scan reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bonding of the teeth

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Bonding of the teeth reimbursement may be eligible if required for treatment of a medical condition. A Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a medical professional would be required for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Bonding of the teeth reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Books, health-related

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Health-related books (that provide information on treating a specific medical condition) are eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Health-related book reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Botox

Botox injections are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Boutique Practice Fees

Fees to belong to a boutique practice are not eligible, but the fees for medical services actually received at a boutique practice are eligible. Boutique practice fees reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bracanalysis Testing

BRACAnalysis testing is an eligible medical expense, as it tests DNA for genetic mutations or when there is inherent risk of disease. BRACAnalysis testing reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). BRACAnalysis testing reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Braces (Dental)

Braces are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Braille Books

Books/magazines in Braille are eligible for the excess cost of the Braille item over a normally priced item, which also includes audio products (e.g., CDs). Braille books reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Braille books reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). The cost of breast augmentation (such as implants or injections) is not considered a qualified medical expense as it is considered a cosmetic procedure.

Breast Implant Removal

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Breast implant removal reimbursement, if causing a medical issue, may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity from a doctor with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Breast implant removal reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Breast Milk Storage Bottles or Bags

Breast milk storage bottles or bags reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Breast milk storage bottles or bags reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Breast MRI

Breast MRI reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Breast MRI reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Breast Pump

Breast pump reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Breast pump reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Breast Pump Bustier

Breast pump bustier reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Breast pump bustier reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Breast reconstruction surgery reimbursement is eligible following a mastectomy for the treatment of cancer with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Breast reconstruction surgery is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Breast Reduction

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

For treatment of a medical condition, breast reduction may be an eligible expense with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Breast reduction reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Breastfeeding Classes

Breastfeeding classes are an eligible expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Breastfeeding classes are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Breathalyzer

Breathalyzer reimbursement, both the cost of in-home and doctor's office alcohol testing, are eligible medical expenses with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Breathalyzer reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bridges

Bridges are eligible dental treatment with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Bridges are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bug Spray

Bug spray is not currently eligible unless it is combined with sunscreen SPF 15 or greater and the primary purpose is sun protection. Bug spray reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

Bus Fare for Medical Treatment or Services

Bus fare for medical treatment or services reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Bus fare for medical treatment or services reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Documentation will be required to show that the travel is in relation to medical treatment or care.

Butterfly Bandages

Butterfly bandages reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Butterfly bandages reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Caffeine Pills

Caffeine pills are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Calamine Lotion

Calamine lotion is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicine for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Calamine lotion is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Calcium Scoring

Calcium scoring, or coronary calcium scanning, is a medical procedure and is therefore eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA). Calcium scoring is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Calcium Supplements

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Calcium supplements, if primarily used to treat a medical condition, may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Calcium supplement reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Callus Remover (Medicated)

Callus remover is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicine for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Callus remover is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Camps (Overnight)

Camps (Overnight) are not eligible expenses for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

Camps (soccer, football, ballet, etc. day camps)

Camps (soccer, football, ballet, etc. day camps) and their related expenses for children under the age of 13 or dependents incapable of self-care may be covered under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), provided that the camp enables the parents or parents to be gainfully employed, seek gainful employment or attend school full-time. Camps (soccer, football, ballet, etc. day camps) reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

Camps (summer or holiday day camps)

Camps (summer or holiday day camps) and their related expenses for children under the age of 13 or dependents incapable of self-care may be covered under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), provided that the camp enables the parents or parents to be gainfully employed, seek gainful employment or attend school full-time. Camps (summer or holiday day camps) reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

Cancer Insurance Premiums

Cancer insurance premiums are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cancer Screenings

Cancer screenings are required for the diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition, and therefore eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cancer screening reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cane

A cane is provided for treatment or care of a medical condition, and therefore is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cane reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Canker Sore Treatment

Canker sore treatment is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicine for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Canker sore treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Capital Expenditures

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Capital expenditures reimbursement is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Capital expenditures reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Car Changes for Health Reasons

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Car changes for health reasons may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Car changes for health reasons reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Car Modifications for Health Reasons

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Car modifications for health reasons may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Car modifications reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Car Rental (related to medical care)

Car rental necessary for transportation to or from a medical related appointment or stay is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and may be eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA), if related to dental, vision, or preventive care. Car rental reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Car Seats

Although required for the protection of young children, car seats do not qualify as medical care and are therefore not eligible. Car seats are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

Cardiac Calcium Scoring

Cardiac calcium scoring reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cardiac calcium scoring reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Cardiac Treatment

Cardiac treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cardiac treatment is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Carpal Tunnel Support

Carpal tunnel support, such as wrist bandages, are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Carpal tunnel support is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cast Cover

A cast cover is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A cast cover is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cataract Surgery

Cataract surgery is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Cataract surgery reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Catheter

A catheter is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Catheter reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cayenne Pepper

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Cayenne pepper/herbs are sometimes eligible if the item is being used to treat a medical condition (e.g. migraine) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician, and the individual would otherwise not have purchased the item "but for" the medical condition. Under these circumstances, cayenne pepper reimbursement would be eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cayenne pepper reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

CBD

CBD (Cannabidiol) oil and other CBD products are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cervical Pillow

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

A cervical pillow, if used to treat a medical condition, is eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a medical professional with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cervical pillow reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Chair, Specialized or Ergonomic

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

A specialized or ergonomic chair for treatment of a medical condition may be eligible if accompanied with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Specialized or ergonomic chair reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Chelation Therapy

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Chelation therapy may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) if required to treat a medical condition such as lead poisoning with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Chelation therapy reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Chemical Peel

A chemical peel is considered a cosmetic procedure and therefore is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Chest Rub

Chest rub is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) product with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Chest rub reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Child Care

Child care is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). However, child care is eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Child Medical Care

Child medical care is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). It is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Childbirth

All expenses related to the birth of a child are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Expenses for the child may be eligible as well, provided that they are added as a dependent on the plan. Childbirth expense reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Childbirth Classes

Childbirth classes are partially eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Only the portion of the class that relates to the process of childbirth is eligible. Examples include: breathing techniques, stages of labor, labor & delivery procedures, birthing positions, vaginal and Cesarean delivery, so it's vital to check with a benefits administrator to see how these classes are reimbursed. Childbirth classes are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Children's Sunscreen

Children's sunscreen, as long as it is SPF 15 or above and provides broad spectrum protection, is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Children's sunscreen reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Chinese Herbal Practitioners

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Chinese Herbal Practitioners fees are eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Chinese herbal practitioners reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). In some cases, a benefits administrator may require a Letter of Medical Necessity to prove the the services received by a Chinese herbal practitioner are for diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, prevention or cure of a medical condition and not just for maintenance of general good health.

Chiropodist Treatment

Chiropodist treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Chiropodist treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Chiropractor Treatment

Chiropractic treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Chiropractic treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). This expense qualifies only if the individual is seeing the chiropractor for a medical condition and not to maintain general good health so in some cases, a benefits administrator may require additional documentation such as a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN).

Cholesterol Test Kit

Cholesterol tests are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cholesterol test reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Chondroitin

Chondroitin is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medical expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Chondroitin reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Christian Science Practitioner

Christian Science practitioner reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Christian Science practitioner reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Circumcision

Circumcision is related to medical care and is therefore eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Circumcision is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Classes, Health-Related

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Fees associated with health-related classes for the primary purpose of obtaining information on a specific medical condition may qualify with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a doctor with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Health-related classes are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Clinic

Medical treatment received at a health clinic is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Clinic treatment related to dental, vision or preventive care is eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Clinic treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Club Dues

Club dues are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Co-Insurance

Medical, dental and vision co-insurance payments are all eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA), limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA- for dental, vision, and preventive care only), and sometimes with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Co-insurance payments are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Co-Payments

Medical, dental and vision co-payments are all eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA), as well as a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) if the plan allows for this coverage. Dental and vision co-payment reimbursement is eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Co-payment reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

COBRA Premiums

COBRA premiums are not eligible under a flexible spending account (FSA). They are eligible under a health savings account (HSA), and may be eligible under a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). HRA account holders should check with their benefits administrator to determine eligibility for their plan. COBRA premiums are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cocoa Butter

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

If used primarily to treat or mitigate a medical condition, cocoa butter may be eligible for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity from a medical professional. Cocoa butter is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or dependent care flexible spending account (DCSFA).

Coconut Oil

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

If used primarily to treat or mitigate a medical condition, coconut oil may be eligible for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity from a medical professional. Coconut oil is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or dependent care flexible spending account (DCSFA).

Cold Compress, Pain Relief

Cold compresses for pain relief are eligible for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cold compresses for pain relief are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cold Cream

Cold cream is a cosmetic product and therefore not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cold Medicine

Cold medicine is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) drug with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cold medicine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cold Packs

Cold packs are eligible for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cold packs are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cold Sore Treatment

Cold sore treatment is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicine with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cold sore treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Colic Relief

Colic relief reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Colic relief reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Collagen Injections

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Collagen injections that are for treatment of a medical condition are eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a medical professional with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Collagen injection reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cologne

Cologne has no medical purpose and therefore is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Colon Therapy, Colon Hydrotherapy, Colonics

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Colon therapy, colon hydrotherapy, and colonics are eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a medical professional with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Colon therapy, colon hydrotherapy, colonics are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Companion Animals

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

The cost for a companion animal for the primary purpose of medical care in which the expense would not be incurred but for the presence of the medical condition is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Companion animal reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Compression Hosiery

Compression hosiery rated at 30-40 mmHg or above is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Compression hosiery is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Compression Sleeves

Compression sleeves rated at 30-40 mmHg or above are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Compression sleeves are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Compression Socks

Compression socks rated at 30-40 mmHg or above that are used to treat a medical condition are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Compression socks are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) and dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Concierge Fees (Up Front)

Concierge fees to retain a boutique practice doctor are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). However, the cost of medical services actually incurred by a concierge doctor are eligible with an FSA, HSA and HRA.

Concierge Medicine

Charges for medical care received by a concierge doctor are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Charges for medical care received by a concierge doctor are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Condoms

Condoms are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Constipation Medication

Constipation medications are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Constipation medications are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Contact Cleaning Solution

Contact cleaning solution is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). Contact cleaning solution is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Contact Lens Case

Contact lens cases are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Contact lens cases are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Contact Lenses

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Contact lenses are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) when prescribed. They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts. To shop a large variety of eligible contact lenses, visit contacts.hsastore.com

Contact Solution

Contact Solution is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). Contact solution is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Contraceptives (Rx)

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Prescription contraceptives are eligible for reimbursement with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Prescription contraceptives are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Contraceptives (OTC)

Over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Controlled substances in violation of federal law

If a controlled substance violates federal law, then the expense will not qualify even if a state law allows it with a prescription. For example, medical marijuana allowed in one state and prescribed by a doctor would not be eligible as it is prohibited by federal law. Therefore, controlled substances in violation of federal law are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Convalescent Home

The cost of medical care provided in a convalescent home or nursing home (for ex., following a hospital stay or surgery) is a qualified medical expense. This includes the cost of meals and lodging in the convalescent home if the main reason for being there is to receive medical care. Under these conditions, these expenses would be eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Convalescent home reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

CoolSculpting

Coolsculpting, or cryolipolysis, is a cosmetic procedure and therefore not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cooling Gel Sheets for Fever Reduction

Cooling gel sheets for fever reduction reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cooling gel sheets for fever reduction are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cord Blood Storage

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Cord blood storage is sometimes eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician if it is to treat an existing or imminently probable disease with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cord blood storage reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Corn Remover

Corn remover is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Corn remover reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Corneal Keratotomy

Corneal keratotomy is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Corneal keratotomy is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Corneal Ring Segments

The cost of these devices implanted in the eye to correct vision is an eligible medical expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Corneal ring segment reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cosmetic Procedures

Cosmetic procedures (e.g. facelift, Botox, hair transplants, liposuction, teeth whitening) are usually ineligible, unless the procedure is necessary to improve a deformity due to a congenital abnormality, personal injury or disfiguring disease. Therefore, in the vast majority of cases, cosmetic procedures are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cosmetics

Cosmetics are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cotton Balls

Cotton balls reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cotton Swabs

Cotton swabs are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cough Drops

Cough drops are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Cough Suppressant

Cough suppressant is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medication with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cough suppressant reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Cough Syrup

Cough syrup is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cough syrup reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Counseling

Medical or mental health counseling is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and health reimbursement account (HRA). Counseling not for a medical or mental health purpose will typically not qualify, such as marriage or family counseling, unless appropriate documentation is provided. In all types of counseling, an administrator may require a Letter of Medical Necessity. Counseling is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DFSA) or limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

COVID-19 Test

COVID-19 Test reimbursement (provided the full cost has not been covered by a health plan) is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). COVID-19 Test reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

CPAP Cleaning Products

CPAP cleaning supplies are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP cleaning supplies reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

CPAP Hose Holder

A CPAP hose holder is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP hose holder reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

CPAP Machine

A CPAP machine is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP machine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

CPAP Mask and Headgear

A CPAP mask and headgear are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP mask and headgear reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

CPAP Pillow

CPAP pillows are generally eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP pillow reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

CPR Class

CPR class reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), as it does not relate to the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.

Cranberry Pills

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

If used primarily to treat a medical condition, cranberry pills may be eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). Cranberry pills are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Cranial Sacral Therapy

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

When used to treat a specific medical condition, the cost of cranial sacral therapy may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cranial sacral therapy reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Crowns (Dental)

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Crowns (dental) may be eligible if they are for dental treatment and not for a cosmetic purpose. A Letter of Medical Necessity from a medical professional may or may not be required for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Dental crown reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Crutches

Crutches are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Crutches reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Crystalens

Crystalens reimbursement is an eligible medical expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Crystalens reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

CT Scan

CT Scans are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Daith Piercing

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

A daith piercing may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Daith piercing is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Dance Lessons

The cost of dance lessons is not an eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dandruff Shampoo

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

The excess cost of dandruff shampoo over the cost of average shampoo may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Dandruff shampoo is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Daycare

Daycare expenses are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). However, the cost of daycare is a qualified eligible expense under a dependent care FSA (DCFSA) if it allows the account holder to be gainfully employed or look for work.

Decongestant

Decongestants are over-the-counter (OTC) medicines eligible for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Decongestants are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Deductible Cost

Deductible costs are related to medical care and treatment and therefore are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Deductible costs are eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) if the expenses are for dental or vision services. Deductible costs are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Defibrillator

A defibrillator is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A defibrillator is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Dehumidifier

A dehumidifier is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dehydration Treatment

Dehydration treatments are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Dehydration treatments are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Dental Care

Dental care is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement and limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Dental care is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dental Cleaning

Dental cleaning is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Dental cleaning is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dental Dam

Dental dams are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Dental dams are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Dental Floss

Dental floss is considered to be a product used primarily for "general health" purposes, and is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dental Implants (Medical)

Dental implants, if used for the treatment of a dental disease, are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) if not used primarily for cosmetic reasons. Dental implants are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Dental Insurance Premiums

Dental insurance premiums are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA) and may be eligible with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or health savings account (HSA). Dental insurance premiums are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Dental Maintenance Organization (DMO)

Premiums are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA) and in limited circumstances may be eligible with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or health savings account (HSA). Check with your benefits administrator as to which premiums will qualify. Dental maintenance organization fees reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Dental Procedures

Dental procedures are eligible expenses with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Dental procedures reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dental Reconstruction

Dental reconstruction is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Dental reconstruction reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dental Sealants

If used for the prevention or treatment of a dental disease, dental sealants are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Dental sealants reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dental Services and Procedures

Dental services and procedures are eligible expenses with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Dental services and procedures reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dental Veneers

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Dental veneers reimbursement may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a medical professional with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). However, if it is for cosmetic purposes, it is not eligible. Dental veneers reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Denture Adhesive

Denture adhesive is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Denture adhesive reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Denture Cleaning Supplies

Denture cleaning supplies are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Denture cleaning supplies reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Denture Stain Cleaner

Denture stain cleaner reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Denture stain cleaner reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dentures

Dentures are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Dentures are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Denturist

Amounts paid to a denturist for treatment of a dental condition are eligible expenses with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Denturist reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Deodorant

Deodorant reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dependent Care

Dependent care is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Dependent care is eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Dependent care is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is typically for cosmetic procedures and therefore not eligible for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dermatology Treatment

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Dermatology treatment may or may not require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) or prescription dependent upon the service and treatment to be eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Dermatology treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Detoxification

Detoxification is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). It is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

DEXA Scan

DEXA Scans are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Diabetic Bracelet

Diabetic bracelets are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Diabetic Monitors

Diabetic monitors are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Diabetic monitor reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Diabetic Socks

Diabetic socks are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Diabetic socks are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Diabetic Supplies

Diabetic supplies such as test strips, monitors, etc. are eligible OTC items that do not require a prescription, although are also eligible when prescribed. Diabetic supplies reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Diabetic supplies reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Diabetic Test Kit

Diabetic test kits are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Diabetic test kit reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Diabetic Test Strips

Diabetic test strips are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Diabetic test strips are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Diagnostic Products

Diagnostic products are typically eligible if used to determine the presence of a disease or dysfunction in the body (e.g. heart attack, stroke, diabetes, cancer). Diagnostic products are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Diagnostic products are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Diagnostic Services

Diagnostic services are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Diagnostic services are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Diaper Rash Cream & Ointment

Diaper rash cream & ointment is an over-the-counter (OTC) item eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Diaper rash cream & ointment is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Diapers (Infant)

Diapers are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) or limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). However, in some cases, they are eligible to alleviate the effects of a particular disease or medical condition (e.g., an older child with brain defects [i.e., Aicardi Syndrome]). In addition, adult diapers are eligible as treatment for incontinence.

Diarrhea Medicine

Diarrhea medicine, such as Imodium A-D or Kaopectate, is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Diarrhea medicine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Diathermy

Diathermy medical service that is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Diathermy is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Diet Foods

In the vast majority of cases, diet foods reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), as they may also satisfy normal nutritional requirements. However, specialty foods may qualify if necessary for a medical condition such as a gluten allergy, but only to the extent of the increased cost above what the same non-specialty item would cost.

Dietary Supplements

Dietary supplements are typically not eligible. However, some dietary supplements may be eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a medical professional. Dietary supplements are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) and a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dietitian

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

When recommended by a health care professional for a medical condition, amounts paid to a dietitian are qualified medical expenses. Dietitian reimbursement is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Dietitian reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Digestive Aids

Digestive aids are over-the-counter (OTC) medicines eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Digestive aids are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Digital Thermometer

Digital thermometers are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Digital thermometer reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Dilator

A dilator is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Dilators are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DPFSA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Disability Premiums

Premiums are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA) and may be eligible on a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a health savings account (HSA), unless already paid for with pre-tax dollars. Check with a benefits administrator to see which premiums will qualify. Disability premiums reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Disabled Dependent Care Expenses, Medical

Medical expenses for a disabled dependent are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), the latter of which is eligible provided that the care if for a qualifying dependent. Disabled dependent care expenses reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Disabled Person, expenses for

Expenses for a disabled person, such as a wheelchair, Braille books and magazines, a guide dog and special medical care, are eligible for reimbursement a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Expenses for a disabled person reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Disposable Bra Pads for Nursing

Disposable bra pads for nursing are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Disposable bra pads for nursing are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Disposable Face Mask to Prevent COVID-19

Disposable face masks for the prevention of COVID-19 are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Disposable face mask are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Disposable Underwear

Disposable underwear reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Disposable underwear reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Diuretics

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Diuretics may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Diuretics reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

DNA Storage

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

If medically necessary for treatment of an existing or imminent medical condition, short-term DNA storage may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). DNA storage reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Doctor Fees

Doctor fees are eligible provided that medical care was actually received. Doctor fees reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Doctor fees reimbursement related to dental, vision, or preventive care is eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Doctor fees reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Donor Fees

Donor fees and expenses for an organ, egg, or sperm donor are eligible if they relate to a medical procedure to be performed on the account holder or qualifying family member. In these cases, donor fees reimbursement would be eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Donor fees reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Douche

Douches are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Doula

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Doula services are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with a letter of medical necessity. They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Drug Addiction Treatment & Counseling

Drug addiction treatment and counseling reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Drug addiction treatment and counseling reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Drug Overdose Treatment

Treatment for a drug overdose is eligible, as well as any associated drug counseling or rehabilitation expenses. Drug overdose treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Drug overdose treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Drug Testing Kits for Home Use

Kits to test for a controlled substance are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Drug testing kits for home use reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Drugs and Medicines

Drugs and medicines are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Drugs and medicines related to dental or vision care may be eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Drugs and medicines reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Durable Medical Equipment

Durable Medical Equipment is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) and dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Dyslexia Treatment

Dyslexia treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Dyslexia treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ear Drops and Wax Removal

Ear drops and wax removal products are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) products with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ear drops and wax removal reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ear Piercing

Ear piercing is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ear Plugs

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Ear plugs may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ear plugs reimbursement are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ear Syringe

Ear syringes are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ear syringe reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ear Thermometer

An ear thermometer is an eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ear thermometer reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ear Wax Removal

Ear wax removal products are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) products with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ear wax removal reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Eczema Treatment

Eczema treatment products are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) products with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Eczema treatment is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). If these treatments are being used for general moisturizing plus eczema treatment, these products may require additional documentation.

Educational Classes for Medical Condition

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Fees for educational classes for medical conditions are eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fees for education classes for medical conditions are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Egg and Embryo Storage Fees

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Egg and embryo storage, when stored temporarily and to the extent necessary for immediate use may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fees for egg and embryo storage are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Egg Donor Fees

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Egg donor fees for the individual, spouse or dependent, including legal, donor, testing and agency fees, when deemed medically necessary by a doctor who has provided a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Egg donor fees are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Egg Recipient Fees

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Egg recipient fees for the individual, spouse or dependent, including legal, recipient, testing and agency fees, when deemed medically necessary by a doctor who has provided a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Egg recipient fees are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Elastics for Athletes

Elastics for athletes are over-the-counter (OTC) items eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Elastics for athletes are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Elder Care

Elder care reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Elder care may qualify under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) when the elder lives with the account holder for 8 or more hours per day.

Electric Toothbrush

Electric toothbrushes are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts, and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) because they are general health products.

Electrolysis

Electrolysis is a cosmetic procedure, therefore it is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Electrolyte Replacements (Non-Baby)

Electrolyte replacements for the prevention or treatment of dehydration that do not contain added supplements are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Other types of electrolyte replacements or oral rehydration solutions may require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) to be eligible for reimbursement with these types of accounts. Electrolyte replacement reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Electrolyte Replacements (Baby)

Electrolyte replacements for babies for the prevention or treatment of dehydration are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Electrolyte replacement reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Electronic Cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). If in the rare case an electronic cigarette is recommended or required for smoking cessation, it could qualify under an FSA, HSA or HSA with appropriate documentation such as a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). If you’re unsure as to whether or not the product will qualify for reimbursement for you, speak with your benefits administrator.

Electrotherapy Pain Relief Device

Electrotherapy Pain Relief Device reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Electrotherapy Pain Relief Device reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Elevated Toilet Seats

Elevated toilet seats are medical products eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Elevated toilet seat reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Elevator in Home

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

An elevator in the home may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) if improvements are related to a medical condition and only the amount in excess of increased value to property is eligible for reimbursement. An elevator in the home is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Enema

Enemas are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Enemas are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Epinephrine

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Epinephrine is eligible for reimbursement with a prescription with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Epinephrine is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Epsom Salt

Epsom salt is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Epsom salt reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Erectile Dysfunction Treatment

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Erectile dysfunction treatment medicines are eligible for reimbursement with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Erectile dysfunction treatment medicines are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Ergonomic Items

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Ergonomic items may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ergonomic items are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Essential Oils (for medical care)

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Essential oils for medical care may be eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity from a medical professional. Essential oils for medical care are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account or limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA)

Exercise Ball

Exercise balls are typically not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Exercise balls are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Exercise Equipment

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Exercise equipment may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Exercise equipment is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Expectorants

Expectorants are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Expectorants are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Expenses Not Incurred During The Coverage Period

Expenses not incurred during the coverage period of a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) are not eligible for reimbursement.

Expenses Previously Reimbursed Under Another Health Plan

Expenses previously reimbursed under another health plan are not eligible for reimbursement under a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Experimental Drugs

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Experimental drugs are eligible for reimbursement with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Experimental drugs are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Experimental Medical Services

Experimental medical services are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Experimental medical services are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Eye Drops (OTC)

Eye drops are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Eye treatment medication reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Eye Equipment

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Eye equipment reimbursement is eligible with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Eye equipment reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Eye Exams

Eye exams with a medical professional are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Eye exams are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Eye Mask for Pain Relief

Eye masks for pain relief are an Over-the-Counter (OTC) item eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA - always check plan guidelines), or potentially a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA - speak with your administrator on eligibility). Eye masks for pain relief are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Eye Pressure Monitor

Eye pressure monitors are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Eye pressure monitors are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Eye Related Equipment

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Eye related equipment reimbursement is eligible with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Eye related equipment reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Eye Surgery

Eye surgery is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Reimbursement for eye surgery is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Eye Treatment Medications

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Eye treatment medications are eligible for reimbursement with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Eye treatment medication reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). If this is an over-the-counter (OTC) eye treatment medication, it would be fully eligible with an FSA, HSA, HRA or LPFSA.

Eyeglass Accessories

Eyeglass accessories are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Eyeglass accessories are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Eyeglasses

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Eyeglasses are eligible for reimbursement with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Eyeglasses are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Eyewear Repair Kit

Eyewear repair kits are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Eyewear repair kits are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Face Cream with Medication

Medicated face cream is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medicated face cream is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Face Lift

A rhytidectomy, also known as a face lift, is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) as it is considered a cosmetic procedure.

Face Wash (Non-Medicated)

Face wash is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) as it is considered a cosmetic product. However, if a face wash contains medicated ingredients that are used to treat a medical condition such as acne, it would be considered eligible.

Facial Tissues

Facial tissues are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) as they are considered a cosmetic product.

Feminine Hygiene Products

Feminine hygiene products are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Feminine hygiene products are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Feminine Pain Relief

Feminine pain relief products are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Feminine pain relief products are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Fenugreek Supplement

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Fenugreek supplement may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fenugreek is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). In some cases, fenugreek purchases may also require a prescription from a medical professional.

Fertility Monitor

Fertility monitors are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fertility monitors are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Fertility Treatment

Fertility treatments are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fertility treatments are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Fever Reducing Medications

Fever reducing medications are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fever reducing medications are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Fiber Laxatives

Fiber laxatives are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fiber Laxatives are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Field Trips

Field trips are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Finance Charges

Finance charges are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

First Aid Adhesive

First aid adhesive is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). First aid adhesive is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

First Aid Cream

First aid cream is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). First aid cream is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

First Aid Drugs and Medicines

First aid drugs and medicines are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). First aid drugs and medicines are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

First Aid Kit

First aid kits are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

First Aid Supplies

First aid supplies are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). First aid supplies are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Fish Oil Supplements

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Fish oil supplements may be eligible with an LMN if used to treat a medical condition with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fish oil supplements are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Fitness Programs

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Fitness programs may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fitness programs are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Fitness Tracker

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

A fitness tracker device, such as a Fitbit, is only eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fitness trackers are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Flu Shot

A flu shot is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A flu shot is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Fluoridation Services

Fluoridation services are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Fluoridation services are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Fluoride Rinse

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Fluoride rinse may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Fluoride rinse is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Fluoride Treatment

Fluoride treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Fluoride treatment is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Foods

Food is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Foot Care

Foot care, including over-the-counter foot care items, are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement. Foot care reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Forehead Thermometer

Forehead thermometers are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Forehead thermometers are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Foreign Medical Care

Medical care received in foreign countries is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medical care received in foreign countries is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Formula

Formula is typically not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). In rare circumstances, the excess cost of a specialized formula may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) stating that the formula is necessary to treat a medical condition. Formula is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Founder's Fees

Founder's fees related to assisted living are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Fuel, Gasoline for Medical Care

Fuel is eligible for transportation to and from medical care, up to the allowed mileage rate. Fuel, gasoline for medical care reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fuel, gasoline for medical care reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Funeral Expenses

Funeral Expenses are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Gait Belt

Gait belt reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Gait belt reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Gambling Addiction Treatment

Treatment for an addition to gambling is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Gambling addiction treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Gas Relievers

Gas relievers reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Gas relievers reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Gastric Bypass Surgery Including Excess Skin Removal

Gastric bypass surgery including excess skin removal is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Gastric bypass surgery including excess skin removal is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Gastrointestinal Medication

Gastrointestinal medication is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Gastrointestinal medication is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Gauze

Gauze is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Gauze is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Gel Breast Pads

Gel breast pads are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Gel breast pads are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Genetic Testing

Genetic testing related to the diagnosis of a medical condition is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and some health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Genetic testing is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Genetic testing not related to a medical condition, such as ancestry, will not qualify.

Gift Cards

Gift card reimbursement is not eligible even if they are for a medical provider, such as an eye doctor, with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Glasses

Glasses are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA) and with most limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). If prescription eye glasses, a prescription will be required for reimbursement. Reading glasses do not require a prescription. Glasses are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Glucosamine

Glucosamine is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Glucosamine is not eligible for reimbursement with limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) and dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Glucose Gel

Glucose gel is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Glucose gel reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Glucose Monitor

Glucose monitors are eligible, both over-the-counter (OTC) and those that require a prescription, for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Glucose monitor reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Glucose Monitoring Supplies

Glucose monitoring supplies are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Glucose monitoring supplies reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Glucose Tablets

Glucose tablets are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Glucose tablets reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Goggles

Goggles for general use are not eligible. Prescription goggles necessary for treatment of a medical condition may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Goggles reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Grab Bars for Bathroom

Grab bars for a bathroom are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Grab bars for a bathroom are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Guards for Teeth Grinding

Guards for teeth grinding are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Guards for teeth grinding reimbursement are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). The purpose of this mouth guard must be for a medical purpose, such as nighttime grinding of teeth.

Guide Dog

Guide dogs are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Guide dogs are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). The cost of maintaining a guide dog (food, vet visits) are also eligible.

Gynecologist

Care received at a gynecologist is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Gynecologist reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hair Colorants

Hair colorants are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Hair Regrowth or Removal

Hair regrowth or removal is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Hair Removal

Hair removal is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Hair Removal and Transplants

Hair removal and transplants are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Half Way House

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

The cost of a half way house necessary for treatment of an addiction or other medical treatment may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Half way house reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Hand Lotion Containing a Medicine

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Hand lotion containing a medicine may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hand lotion containing a medicine is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hand Sanitizer to Prevent COVID-19 (60%+ alcohol)

Hand sanitizer (60%+ alcohol for the prevention of COVID-19) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hand sanitizer reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hand Sanitizing Wipes to Prevent COVID-19

Hand sanitizing wipes are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hand sanitizing wipes reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Handicap, Disability License Plates

Handicap and disability license plates are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Handicap and disability license plates are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Headache Medications

Headache medications are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) products with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Headache medications reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Health Club Dues and Fees

Health club dues are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Health Institute Fees

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Health institute fees may be eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), provided that the fees are for qualified medical services incurred and that the service is prescribed or recommended. You may need to submit a Letter of Medical Necessity in order for the expense to qualify. Health institute fees are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Health Insurance Premiums

Health insurance premiums are not eligible on an FSA, but may be eligible with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and are eligible on a health savings account (HSA) unless already paid for with pre-tax dollars. Health insurance premiums reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Health Screenings

Health screenings are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Dental or vision-related screenings are eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Health screenings are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Hearing Aid Batteries

Hearing aid batteries are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hearing aid batteries are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Hearing Aids

Hearing aids are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hearing aid reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Heart Rate Monitor

Heart rate monitor reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Heart rate monitor reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Heart Scan

A heart scan is a medical procedure and is therefore eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA). Heart scans are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Heated Neck Rest

A heated neck rest is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A heated neck rest is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Heating Pads

A heating pad is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A heating pad is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hemorrhoid Treatment

Hemorrhoid treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hemorrhoid treatment is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Herbal Medication

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Herbal medication with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Herbal medication is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Herbs

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Herbs with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) may be eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Herbs are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

HMO (Health Maintenance Organization)

Insurance premiums are never eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), but may be eligible with a health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) in certain circumstances unless already paid for with pre-tax dollars. Health insurance premiums reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Holistic Healers

Holistic healers are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Holistic healers reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Home Defibrillator

A home defibrillator is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A home defibrillator is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Home Diagnostic Kits, Tests, Devices

Home diagnostic kits, tests, devices are typically eligible if used to determine the presence of a disease or dysfunction in the body (e.g. heart attack, stroke, diabetes, cancer, COVID-19). Home diagnostic kits, tests, devices reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Home diagnostic kits, tests, devices related to dental or vision may be eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Home diagnostic kits, tests, devices reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Home Health Care

Home Health Care is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Home Health Care is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Home Improvements

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Home improvements, if primarily for a medical purpose, may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Home improvements are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Homeopathic Medicine

Homeopathic medicine is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Homeopathic medicine is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hormone Replacement Therapy

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Hormone replacement therapy is eligible with a prescription for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hormone replacement therapy is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hospital Care

Hospital care is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hospital care is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hospital Insurance Premiums

Hospital insurance premiums are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA). Hospital insurance premiums may be eligible in certain circumstance with a health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hospital insurance premiums are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), flexible spending account (FSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hospital Services and Fees

Hospital services and fees are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hospital services and fees may be eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) if the care is related to vision or dental. Hospital services and fees are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Hot and Cold Compress

Hot and cold compresses are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hot and cold compresses are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hot Packs

Hot packs are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hot packs are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hot Tub

Hot tubs are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). In very rare cases, a TPA may deem a hot tub as eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) which details that the only reason for purchasing this device is to treat a specific medical condition.

Household Help

General household help is not eligible. Nursing services are eligible if services are for medical care. Reimbursement can cover room and board if medically necessary. Services can occur in the individual's home or another facility. The caregiver does not need to be a registered nurse as long as services are typically provided by nurses. Therefore, in the vast majority of cases, household help reimbursement is not covered by a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Housekeeper

A housekeeper is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is eligible with a prescription for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). HGH is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Human Guide

To assist a physically, visually, hearing or mentally impaired person, the cost of a human guide is a qualified medical expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Human guide reimbursement may be eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) if related to vision only. The cost of a human guide is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Humidifier

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Humidifiers are eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) for flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hydrocortisone is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Hydrogen Peroxide

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Hydrogen peroxide may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hydrogen peroxide reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Hydrotherapy

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Hydrotherapy with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hydrotherapy is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric therapy is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hyperbaric therapy is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hyperbaric Treatments

Hyperbaric treatments are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hyperbaric treatments are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hypnosis

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Hypnosis with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Hypnosis is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A hysterectomy is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ibuprofen is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Ileostomy Supplies

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Ileostomy supplies are eligible for reimbursement with a prescription with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Ileostomy supplies are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Illegal Operations and Treatments

Illegal operations and treatments in violation of federal law are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Immunizations

Immunizations are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Immunizations are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is an eligible medical treatment with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Immunotherapy reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Impotence Medicines and Treatments

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Impotence medicines and treatments are eligible with a prescription for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Impotence medicines and treatments are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

In vitro fertilization expenses for an account holder or qualified dependent are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). In vitro fertilization reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Inclinator

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

An inclinator with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). An inclinator is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Incontinence Supplies

Incontinence supplies are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Incontinence supplies are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Indigestion Treatment

Indigestion treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Indigestion treatment is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Individual Insurance Premiums

Individual insurance premiums are not eligible with an FSA, but may be eligible with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and are eligible with a health savings account (HSA) unless already paid for with pre-tax dollars. Individual insurance premiums reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Infant Formula

Infant formula is typically not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). In rare circumstances, when there is a medical condition that requires use a specific type of formula, administrators may or may not reimburse the difference in cost with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). Infant formula is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Infertility Treatment

Infertility treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Infertility treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Injection Snoreplasty

An injection snoreplasty is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). An injection snoreplasty is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Inpatient hospitalization services

Inpatient hospitalization services reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Inpatient hospitalization services reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Insect Bite Creams and Ointments

Insect bite creams and ointments are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medications with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Insect bite creams and ointments reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Insect Repellent

Insect repellent is not currently eligible unless it is combined with sunscreen SPF 15 or greater and the primary purpose is sun protection. Insect repellent reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

Insoles

Insoles are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Insoles reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Instant Ear Thermometer

An instant ear thermometer is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Instant ear thermometer reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Insulin

Insulin and related expenses (e.g. syringes) are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Insulin reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Insulin Supplies

Insulin and related expenses (e.g. syringes) are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Insulin reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Insurance Premiums

Insurance premiums are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), but may be eligible with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a health savings account (HSA) for specific types of premiums only. Insurance premiums reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Inversion Table

An inversion table is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with a letter of medical necessity. They are not eligible for reimbursement with limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) and dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Investigational Surgery

Investigational surgery is an eligible medical expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Investigational surgery reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Invisalign Orthodontics

Invisalign orthodontics reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Invisalign orthodontics reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Iron Supplements

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Iron supplements are eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Iron supplements are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Isopropyl Alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Isopropyl alcohol is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

IV Equipment and Stands

IV equipment and stands reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). IV equipment and stands reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Joint pain relievers

Joint pain relievers are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Joint pain relievers are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Joint Supplement (Glucosamine main ingredient or glucosamine only)

Joint supplements that are Glucosamine main ingredient or Glucosamine only are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Joint supplements are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Kenalog Injections

Kenalog injections are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ketone Test Strips

Ketone test strips are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ketone test strips are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Kids Training Pants

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Kids training pants require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Kids training pants are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). However, overnight training pants for juvenile incontinence would be considered eligible.

Kinesiology

Kinesiology is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Kinesiology reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Kinesiology Tape

Kinesiology Tape is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Kinesiology Tape is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Knee Wraps and Support

Knee wraps and supports are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Knee wraps and supports reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lab Fees

Lab fees are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lab fees related to dental or vision are eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Lab fees are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Laboratory Fees

Laboratory fees are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Laboratory fees related to dental or vision are eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Laboratory fees are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lactaid Caplets

Lactaid caplets are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) as they are considered dietary supplements.

Lactation Aids

Lactation aids are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lactation aids are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Lactation Consultant

Lactation consultant services are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lactation consultant services are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) and a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Lactose Intolerance Medications

Lactose intolerance medications are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Lamaze Classes

Lamaze classes are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Any instruction that does not directly deal with the act of chilidbirth, such as childcare, is not eligible and would have to be allocated. Lamaze classes are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Lancet

Lancet reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lancet reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Language Training

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

When used primarily for the treatment of a medical condition, language training may be an eligible expense with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Language training reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lanolin

Lanolin is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lanolin reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lap Band Surgery

Lap band surgery is an eligible expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lap band surgery reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Laser Eye Surgery

Laser eye surgery is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). Laser eye surgery is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal reimbursement is considered a cosmetic procedure and therefore not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lasik

LASIK is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). Lasik is eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Late Payment Provider Fees

Late payment provider fees are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Late Pickup Fees

Late pickup fees are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Late pick-up fees may be eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Latex Gloves

Latex gloves are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Laxatives

Laxatives are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Laxatives are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Lead-Based Paint Removal

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Lead-based paint removal with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lead-based paint removal is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Learning Disability Treatment

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Learning disability treatments with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Learning disability treatments are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Legal Abortion

Legal abortion reimbursement is eligible if the procedure is legal under state law with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Legal abortion reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Legal Fees

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Legal fees with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Legal fees are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Legal Fees in connection with fertility treatments

Legal fees in connection with fertility treatments in connection with a surrogate are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Legal fees in connection with fertility treatments reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lessons

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

When primarily used for the treatment of a medical condition, fees paid for lessons may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lessons reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lice Treatment

Lice treatment is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lice treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Life Alert Emergency Medical Alert System

Life Alert Emergency Medical Alert System reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Life Alert Emergency Medical Alert System reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lifetime Care Advance Payment

Lifetime care advance payments related to assisted living are never eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Light Therapy

Light therapy is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Light therapy reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lip Balm (SPF 15+)

Lip balm with an SPF of 15 or greater is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) product with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lip balm reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Liposuction

Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure and therefore not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lipstick

Lipstick is a cosmetic item and therefore not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Liquid Adhesive for small cuts

Liquid adhesive for small cuts is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Liquid adhesive for small cuts reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Listening Therapy

Listening therapy is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Listening therapy is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Lodging at a Medical Conference

Lodging at a medical conference is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lodging for Medical Care

Lodging for medical care is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lodging for medical care is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Lodging of a Companion

Lodging of a companion required in relation to medical treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lodging of a companion is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Long Term Care

Long term care expenses are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Long Term Care Premiums

Long term care premiums are not eligible with an FSA, but may be eligible with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and are eligible with a health savings account (HSA) unless already paid for with pre-tax dollars. Long term care premiums reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Long Term Disability Insurance

Long term disability insurance is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lotion

Lotion is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Lotions with active medical ingredients such as Aquaphor, are eligible if primarily used to treat a medical condition.

Lubricants

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Lubricants may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lubricants reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Lumbar Support

Lumbar support is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Lumbar support reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Magnetic Therapy

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Magnetic therapy for treatment of a medical condition is eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Magnetic therapy reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Makeup

Makeup is a cosmetic product, and therefore it is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Mammogram

Mammograms are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Mammograms are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Marriage Counseling

Marriage counseling is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Massage Chair

A massage chair is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Massage Gun for Pain Relief

Massage guns for the primary purpose of pain relief are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Massage guns for pain relief are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Massage guns intended primarily for general well-being or relaxation are not eligible.

Massage Therapy

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Massage Therapy may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA).Massage Therapy is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Mastectomy-related Bras

Mastectomy-related bras are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Mastectomy-related bras are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Maternity Charges

Maternity charges are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Maternity charges are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Maternity Clothes

Maternity clothes are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Maternity Support Belt

A maternity support belt is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A maternity support belt is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Mattress

Mattresses are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Meals at a conference

Meals at a conference are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Meals of a companion

Meals of a companion are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Meals Outside of a Hospital

Meals outside of a hospital or similar institution are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Medical Alert Bracelet

Medical alert bracelets are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medical alert bracelets are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medical Care Outside the U.S.

Medical care received outside the U.S. is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA- dental, vision, or preventive care only). Medical care received outside the U.S. is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Medical conference admission, transportation, meals, etc

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

If the attendance of a medical conference is required for the treatment of a medical condition of the account holder or a qualified dependent, the cost of admission and transportation to the conference are eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), but are ineligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). The cost of meals and lodging for the conference are not eligible with consumer-directed healthcare accounts.

Medical, Dental or Vision Office Visits

Medical, dental or vision office visits are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Only preventive medical, dental and vision expenses are eligible under a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Medical, dental, or vision office visits are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Medical Equipment

Medical equipment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medical equipment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Medical information Plan Fees

Medical information plan fees are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medical information plan fees reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Medical Monitor

Medical monitors are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medical monitors are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medical Newsletter

A medical newsletter is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Medical Records Charge

Medical records charges are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medical records charges are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medical Testing Devices

Medical testing devices are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medical testing devices are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medicare Premiums

Medicare premiums may be eligible for reimbursement with a health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medicare premiums are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medicated Body or Face Wash

Medicated body or face wash is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medicated body or face wash is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medicated Hand Cream

Medicated hand cream is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medicated hand cream is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medicated Lip Treatments

Medicated lip treatments are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medicated lip treatments are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medicated Shampoo

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Medicated shampoo may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medicated shampoo is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medicated Toothpaste

Medicated toothpaste is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medicine Droppers

Medicine droppers are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medicine droppers are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medicines and Drugs that are Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Medicines and drugs that are Over-the-Counter (OTC) are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medicines and drugs that are Over-the-Counter (OTC) are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medicines, Prescription

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Medicines prescribed by a medical professional are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Prescription medicines are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Medicines Purchased from Other Countries

Medicines purchased from other countries are generally not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Mediscope

A mediscope is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Mediscope reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Melatonin

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Melatonin may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Melatonin is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Menopause Treatment and Medical Services

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Menopause treatment and medical services are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Menopause treatment and medical services reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Menstrual Pain Relievers

Menstrual pain relievers are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Menstrual pain relievers are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Mentally Handicapped, Special Home

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

A special home for an intellectually and/or developmentally disabled person with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a psychiatrist is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A special home for an intellectually and/or developmentally disabled person is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Micro-Dermabrasion

Micro-dermabrasion is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Midwife Treatment

Midwife treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Midwife treatment is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Migraine Cooling Headache Pads

Migraine cooling headache pads are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Migraine cooling headache pads are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Migraine Relief (Medicated)

Medicated migraine relief is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Medicated migraine relief reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Mileage for Travel for Medical Care

Mileage for travel for medical care is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Mileage for travel for medical care is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Milk of Magnesia

Milk of magnesia is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Milk of magnesia is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Mineral Supplements

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Mineral supplements may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Mineral supplements are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Missed Appointment Fee

A missed appointment fee is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Mobility Scooter

Mobility scooters are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Mobility scooters are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Moisturizer

Moisturizer is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Mold Removal

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Mold removal with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Mold removal is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Moleskin

Moleskins are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Moleskins are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Morning After Pill

The morning after pill is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). The morning after pill is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Motion Sickness Medicine

Motion sickness medicine is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Motion sickness medicine is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Motion Sickness Wristbands

Motion sickness wristbands are Over-the-Counter (OTC) products eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Motion sickness wristbands are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Motorized Wheelchair

Motorized wheelchairs are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Motorized wheelchairs are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Mouth Wash

Mouth wash is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

MRI

MRIs are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). MRIs are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Multivitamins

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Multivitamins may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Multivitamins are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Muscle pain relievers

Muscle pain relievers are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Muscle pain relievers are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Nail Polish

Nail polish is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Nanny

The expenses incurred from hiring a nanny are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). However, a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) will cover nanny expenses related to the care of a child, disabled spouse, elderly parent or other dependent who is physically or incapable of self-care.

Nasal Aspirator

Nasal aspirators are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Nasal aspirators are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Nasal Spray

Nasal sprays are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Nasal sprays are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Nasal Strips

Nasal strips are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Nasal strips are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Natural Lens Replacement

Natural lens replacement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)), or a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Natural lens replacement reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Naturopathic Healers

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Naturopathic healers are only eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Naturopathic healers reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Nausea Medicine

Nausea medicine is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicine with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Nausea medicine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Nebulizer

A nebulizer is an eligible expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Nebulizer reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Needle Container

A needle container is an eligible piece of medical equipment with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Needle container reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Neti Pots

Neti pots are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Neti pots reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Neurologist

Amounts paid to a neurologist are eligible medical expenses with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Neurologist reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Newborn Care

Medical care for a newborn covered under the account is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Newborn care reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Newborn Nursing Care

Nursing services while at the hospital for a newborn covered by the plan are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Newborn nursing care reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Nicotine Gum

Nicotine gum is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Nicotine gum is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Nicotine Patches

Nicotine patches are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Nicotine patches are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Night Mouth Guards

Night mouth guards are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Night mouth guards are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). The purpose of this mouth guard must be for a medical purpose, such as nighttime grinding of teeth. Athletic mouth guards are eligible if used to prevent injuries and not for performance enhancement.

Nitrile Gloves

Nitrile gloves are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

No Show Fee By Provider

No show fees by the provider are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Non-Prescription Drugs and Medicines

Non-prescription drugs and medicines are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Non-prescription drugs and medicines for dental and vision conditions may be eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Non-prescription drugs and medicines are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Norplant Insertion or Removal

Norplant insertion or removal are both eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Norplant insertion or removal are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Nose / Nasal Strips (for congestion relief)

Nose/Nasal strips are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Nose and nasal strips are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Nursing Bra

Nursing bras (those that directly aid lactation, such as a hands-free bra used for pumping), are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Nursing bra reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Nursing Home

Nursing home expenses are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Nursing Services

Nursing services are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Nursing services are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Nursing Supplies

Nursing supplies are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Nursing supplies are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Nutritional Supplements

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Nutritional supplements may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Nutritional supplements are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Certain supplements, such as glucosamine, prenatal vitamins, and fiber laxatives are eligible for FSA, HSA and HRA reimbursement.

Nutritionist

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

The services of a nutritionist, with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN), are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). The services of a nutritionist are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

OB/GYN

OB/GYN services are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). OB/GYN services are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Obstetrical Care

Obstetrical care services are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Obstetrical care services are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Occlusal Guards

Occlusal guards are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Occlusal guards are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Occupational Therapy

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Occupational Therapy is eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) or health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Occupational Therapy is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Omega-3 Supplements

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Omega-3 supplements may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Omega-3 supplements are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Oncologist

An oncologist's services are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). An oncologist's services are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Online or Telephone Consultation, Medical Practitioner's Fee

A medical practitioner's fee for an online or telephone consultation is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA - vision or dental only). A medical practitioner's fee for an online or telephone consultation is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Operations

Operation fees are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA - if related to vision or dental only). Operation fees are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ophthalmologist

An ophthalmologist's services are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA. An ophthalmologist's services are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Optometrist

An optometrist's services are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA. An optometrist's services are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Oral Glucose Gel

Oral glucose gel is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Oral glucose gel reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Oral Remedies and Treatments

Oral remedies and treatments are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Oral remedies and treatments are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Organ Donation

Organ donation expenses are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Organ donation expenses are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Organ Transplant

Organ transplant expenses are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Organ transplant expenses are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Organic Food

Organic food is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ortho Keratotomy or Orthokeratology

Orthokeratotomy is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Orthokeratotomy is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Orthodontia

Orthodontia is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Orthodontia is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Orthodontia Wax

Orthodontia wax is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Orthodontia wax is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Orthokeratology

Orthokeratology is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Orthokeratology is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Orthopedic and Surgical Supports

Orthopedic and surgical supports are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Orthopedic and surgical supports are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Orthopedic Neck Support

Orthopedic neck supports are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Orthopedic neck supports are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Orthopedic shoe inserts

Orthopedic shoe inserts are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Orthopedic shoe inserts are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Orthopedic Shoes

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Orthopedic shoes with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Orthopedic shoes are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Orthotics

Orthotics are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

OSHA Handling Fees for Biohazard Waste Disposal

OSHA handling fees for biohazard waste disposal are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). OSHA handling fees for biohazard waste disposal reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Osteopath Fees

Osteopath fees are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Osteopath fees reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ostomy, Colostomy Supplies

Ostomy, colostomy supplies are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ostomy, colostomy supplies reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Oura Ring

The Oura Ring smart health monitor is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and health reimbursement arrangement. The Oura Ring is not eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Out-of-network provider

Out-of-network provider reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFA- dental, vision, and preventive care only). Out-of-network provider reimbursement is ineligible with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Over-The-Counter Items

Over-the-counter (OTC) items reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Over-the-counter items reimbursement for dental and vision-related items may be eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). OTC items are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Over-the-Counter Medicine

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Certain OTC medicines specifically for vision or dental conditions may be eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ovulation Monitor

Ovulation monitors are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ovulation monitors are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Oxygen Equipment

Oxygen equipment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Oxygen equipment is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Pads

Some pads are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) as they are primarily used for the treatment of a medical condition. Visit our website to determine which pads are fully eligible. Pads reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Pain Relief Eye Mask

A pain relief eye mask is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A pain relief eye mask is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Pain Relievers

Pain relievers are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Pain relievers are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Paraffin Wax

Paraffin wax treatments are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Parking Fees for Medical Care or Treatment

Parking fees for medical care or treatment are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Parking fees for medical care related to dental, vision, or preventive care may be eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Parking fees for medical care or treatment are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Particulate Respirator Mask to Prevent COVID-19

Particulate respirator masks (including N95 masks) to prevent COVID-19 are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Particulate respirator mask reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Pastoral Counseling

Pastoral counseling is typically not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Paternity Testing

Paternity testing is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Patterning Exercises

Patterning exercises are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Patterning exercises are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Peak Flow Meter

A peak flow meter is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A peak flow meter is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Pedicure

A pedicure is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Pedometer

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

A pedometer with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A pedometer is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Penile Implants

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Penile implants, with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN), are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Penile implants are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Perfume

Perfume is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), as it is a cosmetic expense.

Peroxide

Peroxide is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Peroxide reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Prevent COVID-19

Personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Personal Trainer

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

A personal trainer may be eligible for the treatment of a medical condition with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Personal trainer reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

PET Scan

PET Scans are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Petroleum Jelly

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Petroleum jelly reimbursement is only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Petroleum jelly reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Phototherapy

Phototherapy is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Phototherapy reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Physical Exams

Physical exams are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Physical exams reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Physical Exams for Caregiver

The cost of a physical exam for a potential caregiver is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) and a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy (PT) is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Physical Therapy is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Physician Retainer Fee

A physician retainer fee is not paid directly for treatment prevention or diagnosis of a medical condition and therefore not eligible. However, medical treatments actually performed by the physician are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA- if the treatment is related to vision or dental). Physician retainer fees are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Pill Boxes and Pill Clocks

Pill boxes and pill clocks are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Pill boxes and pill clocks are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Pill Cutters, Pill Boxes, Pill Sorters and Pill Organizers

Pill cutters, boxes, sorters and organizers are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Pill cutters, boxes, sorters and organizers are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Pillow for Lumbar Support

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Pillows for lumbar support with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Pillows for lumbar support are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Pre-existing Condition

Expenses associated with a preexisting medical condition not covered by insurance are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) if the expenses are related to dental or vision. Expenses associated with a preexisting medical condition not covered by insurance are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Pregnancy Aids

Pregnancy aids are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Pregnancy aids are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Pregnancy and Fertility Kits

Pregnancy and fertility kits are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Pregnancy and fertility kits are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Pregnancy Tests

Pregnancy tests are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Pregnancy tests are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Premiums

Premiums are not eligible with an FSA, but may be eligible with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and are eligible in limited circumstances with a health savings account (HSA) unless already paid for with pre-tax dollars. Premium reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Prenatal Gummy Vitamins

Prenatal gummy vitamins are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Prenatal gummy vitamins reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Prenatal Ultrasound

A prenatal ultrasound is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A prenatal ultrasound is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Prenatal Vitamins

Prenatal vitamins are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Prepayment of Medical Expenses

Expenses must first be incurred to be eligible so prepayment of medical expenses is typically not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Check with your administrator for exceptions and details.

Preschool or Nursery School

The cost of a preschool or nursery school is only eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Preschool or nursery school reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Prescription Drug Discount Program

A fee to participate in a prescription drug discount program is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Prescription Drugs and Medicines

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Prescription drugs and medicines are eligible for reimbursement with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Prescription drugs and medicines related to dental or vision conditions may be eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Prescription drugs and medicines are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Prescription drugs and medicines obtained from other countries

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Prescription drugs and medicines obtained from other countries are eligible for reimbursement in certain situations with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Prescription drugs and medicines obtained from other countries are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Preventive Care

Preventive care is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Preventive care is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Preventive Care Screenings

Preventive care screenings are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Preventive care screenings are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Private hospital room

An additional cost for a private hospital room is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). An additional cost for a private hospital room is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Probiotics

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Probiotics may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Probiotics are not eligible for reimbursement with limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) and dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Progesterone and Testosterone Hormones

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Progesterone and testosterone treatments are eligible for reimbursement with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Progesterone and testosterone treatments are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Prosthesis

A prosthesis is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A prosthesis is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Protective Face Mask to Prevent COVID-19

Protective face masks for the prevention of COVID-19 are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Protective face mask reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Protein Bars / Powders / Shakes

Protein bars/powders/shakes reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Proton Pump Inhibitors

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Proton pump inhibitors are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), provided the patient has a prescription. Proton pump inhibitors are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Psychiatric care

Psychiatric care is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Psychiatric care is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Psychoanalysis is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Psychologist

Costs of seeing a psychologist are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Costs of seeing a psychologist are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Pulse Oximeter

A pulse oximeter is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A pulse oximeter is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Pumice Stone

Pumice stones are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Q-tips

Q-tips are generally used for overall good health and not for the diagnosis or prevention of a medical condition and therefore they're not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Radial Keratotomy

Radial keratotomy is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Radial keratotomy is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Radon Mitigation

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

If a medical professional recommends radon mitigation due to it causing a medical condition from being in a home, the cost of mitigation is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) and eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Radon mitigation reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Reading Glasses

Both prescription and nonprescription reading glasses are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Reading glasses reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Reasonable and Customary (R&C)

Amounts that exceed Reasonable and Customary (R&C) expenses are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Reasonable and Customary (R&C) expenses reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Recliner Chairs

Recliner chairs are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement account (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (FSA), or dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). In rare circumstances, a specialized recliner chair primarily used to mitigate a specific health condition may qualify with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a medical professional.

Reflexology

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

If used to treat a medical condition, the cost of reflexology is eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Reflexology reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Rehabilitation Center

The cost of a rehabilitation center for the treatment of an addiction or a medical condition is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Rehabilitation center reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Rehydration solution

Rehydration solution is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Rehydration solution reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Rental Cars

A rental car necessary for transportation to or from a medical related appointment or stay (with the necessary documentation from a physician) is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Rental car reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Retainer

The cost of an orthodontic retainer is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Retainer reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Rhinoplasty

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Rhinoplasty is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Rhinoplasty reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Rubbing Alcohol

Rubbing alcohol is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Rubbing alcohol is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Rubdowns

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Rubdowns may be eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), with a letter of medical necessity (LMN) if used primarily to treat a medical condition. Rubdowns are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Safety Glasses

Safety glasses are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sales Tax

Sales Tax on medical items is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), and limited purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA- for dental and vision related expenses only). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Saline Nasal Spray

Saline nasal spray is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Saline nasal spray is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Sanitary Pads

Sanitary pads are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sanitary pad reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sanitizing Wipes for Surfaces to Prevent COVID-19

Sanitizing wipes for surfaces are typically not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). However, some plan administrators may choose to allow this as an eligible expense.

Scale for Food or Weight

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

A scale for food or weight with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A scale for food or weight is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Scar Treatment

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Scar treatment is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Scar treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Schools and education, residential

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Residential schools and education with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Residential schools and education are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Schools and education, special

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Special schools and education are eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Special schools and education are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) for kindergarten or higher, or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a cosmetic procedure and therefore not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Scooter, electric

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

An electric scooter with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). An electric scooter is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Screening Tests

Screening tests are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Screening tests are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sea-band for Motion Sickness

Sea-bands for motion sickness are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sea-bands for motion sickness are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Sedatives

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Sedatives require a prescription to be purchased with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sedatives reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). However, if sedatives are available over-the-counter, they would be fully eligible with an FSA, HSA or HRA.

Seeing-eye Dog

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Seeing-eye dogs are eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Seeing-eye dogs are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Service Animal

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

The cost for a service animal that is required for medical care is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Service animal costs are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Sexual Counseling

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

If required for the treatment of a medical condition, sexual counseling is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sexual counseling reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sexual Dysfunction

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

When recommended for treatment of a medical condition, costs associated with various treatments of sexual dysfunction are eligible with either a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) or a prescription from a medical professional with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sexual dysfunction treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Shampoo

While some exceptions may vary, shampoo is generally not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sharps Container

A sharps container is an eligible piece of medical equipment with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sharps container reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Shaving Cream or Lotion

Shaving cream or lotion are never eligible for reimbursement as they are personal health products. Shaving cream or lotion reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Shipping Fees

Shipping and handling fees to obtain an eligible item (e.g. medications) are reimbursable if the fees are required for the legal procurement of that item. In those circumstances, shipping and handling fees are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) if the item is related to vision or dental care. Shipping and handling fees reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sinus Medicine

Sinus medicines are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicines with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sinus medicine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sinus Rinse

Sinus rinse is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sinus rinse is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Sitz Bath

A sitz bath is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A sitz bath is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Skin Moisturizer

Skin moisturizer is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Skin Tag Removal

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Skin tag removal with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Skin tag removal is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Sleep Aids (OTC)

Sleep aids are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) products with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sleep aids reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sleep Deprivation Treatment

Sleep deprivation treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sleep deprivation treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Smoke Detector

Smoke detectors are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Smoking Cessation Products

Smoking cessation products are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Smoking cessation products are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Smoking Cessation Programs

A smoking cessation program is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A smoking cessation program is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Soap

Soap is considered a personal use product and is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Somnoplasty

Somnoplasty is an eligible medical procedure with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Somnoplasty reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Special Foods

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Special foods with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Special foods are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Special School

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Special schooling with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Special schooling is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) for those in grades kindergarten or higher, or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Sperm Storage Fees (Long Term)

Long-term Sperm storage fees are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sperm Storage Fees (Short Term)

Short-term Sperm storage fees are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Short-term Sperm storage fees are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Spermicidals

Spermicidals are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Spermicidals are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Spinal Decompression

Spinal decompression is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Spinal decompression is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Splints

Splints are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Splints are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

St John's Wort

St. John's Wort is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Stair Lift

A stair lift is an eligible expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A stair lift is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Benefits administrators may require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) or other type of documentation to support that this will qualify.

Standing Desk

A standing desk is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A standing desk is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Steam Inhaler

A steam inhaler is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A steam inhaler is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Steam Packs

Steam packs are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Steam packs are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Stem Cell Storage

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Stem cell storage is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and only eligible for the period of time necessary to treat an existing or imminent disease. Stem cell storage is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sterilization

Sterilization is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sterilization is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Stethoscope

A stethoscope is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Stethoscopes are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Stool Softeners

Stool softeners are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Stool softeners are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Stop Smoking Program

A stop-smoking program is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A stop-smoking program is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Student Health Fees

Student health fees are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sublingual Immunotherapy

Sublingual immunotherapy is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sublingual immunotherapy reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Substance Abuse Treatment

Substance abuse treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Substance abuse treatment is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Subway Fare for Medical Treatment

Subway fare for medical treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Subway fare related to dental or vision treatment may be eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Subway fare for medical treatment is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Summer Camps (Day Camp)

Summer camp is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Summer Camps (Day Camps) are eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Summer Camps (Overnight)

Summer camps (Overnight) are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Summer School

Summer school is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sun Protective (SPF) Clothing

Sun protective (SPF) clothing is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Sunburn Creams and Ointments

Sunburn creams and ointments are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sunburn creams and ointments are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Sunglasses, prescription

Prescription sunglasses are eligible for flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). They are not eligible with dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Sunscreen for Kids

Sunscreen for kids is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sunscreen for kids is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Sunscreen for Wet Skin

Sunscreen for wet skin is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sunscreen for wet skin is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Sunscreen with Insect Repellant

Sunscreen with insect repellant is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Sunscreen with insect repellant is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Suntan Lotion without sunscreen

Suntan lotion without sunscreen is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Supplements

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Supplements may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a medical professional for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Supplements reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). However, certain vitamins such as glucosamine, prenatal vitamins, and fiber supplements will qualify for FSA, HSA and HRA reimbursement.

Supplies to treat a medical condition

Supplies to treat a medical condition are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Supplies to treat a dental or vision condition may be eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Supplies to treat a medical condition are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Support Braces

Support braces are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement. Support braces are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Support Hose

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Support hose is sometimes eligible if the item is being used to treat a medical condition. Only the excess cost is reimbursable, and a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is necessary. With an LMN, support hose would be eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Support hose is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Suppositories

Suppositories are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Suppositories are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Surgery

Surgery is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), and limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA- dental and vision related surgeries).. They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Surrogate Mother

Surrogate mother expenses are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Swimming Pool

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Swimming pools with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Swimming pools are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Syringes

Syringes and all insulin-related supplies are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Syringes are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Tampons

Tampons are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Tampons are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Tanning Salons and Equipment

Tanning Salons and Equipment are not eligible as they are cosmetic expenses. Tanning salons and equipment reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Tattoo Removal

Tattoo removal is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Taxes on Medical Services and Products

Taxes on medical services and products are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Taxes on medical services and products are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Taxi Fare

Taxi fare for medical purposes is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Taxi fare is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Teeth Grinding Prevention

Teeth grinding prevention is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Teeth grinding prevention is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Teething Pain Reliever

A teething pain reliever is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A teething pain reliever is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Telehealth

Telehealth or telemedicine is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)*, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA- dental, vision, and preventive services only). Telehealth or telemedicine is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Telephone Consultation (Healthcare Professional Fee)

A fee charged by a healthcare professional for a telephone consultation is a qualified medical expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Telephone consultation reimbursement for vision or dental services may be eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Telephone consultation is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Telephone for Hearing Impaired Individual

A telephone for a hearing impaired person to enable them to communicate more effectively than regular telephone is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and only for the excess cost over a regular phone. Telephone for hearing impaired individual reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Television for Hearing Impaired

A television for a hearing impaired individual is not eligible for a reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

TENS Machine

A TENS machine is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). TENS machine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Testosterone

RxOnly eligible with a prescription

Testosterone is eligible with a prescription for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Testosterone is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Therapy Eye Mask

A therapy eye mask is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A therapy eye mask is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Therapy, mental health

Medical or mental health therapy is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and health reimbursement account (HRA). Therapy not required for a medical or mental purpose will typically not qualify, such as marriage or family counseling. In all types of therapy, an administrator may require a Letter of Medical Necessity. Therapy is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DFSA) or limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Thermography

Thermography is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Thermography is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Thermometer

A thermometer is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A thermometer is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Throat Lozenges

Throat lozenges are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Throat lozenges are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Toenail Fungus Treatment

Toenail fungus treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Toenail fungus treatment is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Toiletries

Toiletries are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Tolls for Medical Care or Treatment

Tolls for medical care or treatment are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Tolls for medical care or treatment are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Tooth extraction is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Toothache pain relievers

Toothache pain relievers are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Toothache pain relievers reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Toothbrush

Toothbrushes are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) because they are general health products.

Toothpaste

Toothpaste is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Topical Analgesics (Muscles and Arthritis)

Topical analgesics are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Topical analgesics are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Topical Skin Treatment

Topical skin treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Topical skin treatment is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Topical Steroids

Topical steroids are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Topical steroids are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Tourniquet

A tourniquet is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Tourniquet reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Device

A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Device is an eligible over-the-counter product that does not need a prescription for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Device reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Transgender Counseling or Surgery

Transgender counseling or surgery is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Transgender counseling or surgery reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Transitions Lenses

Transition lens reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Transitions lenses reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Transplant

Costs associated with a transplant are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Transplant reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Transportation costs of disabled individual commuting to and from work

A disabled individual's commuting costs to and from work are personal expenses and not expenses for medical care. Therefore, transportation costs of disabled individuals commuting to and from work reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Transportation expenses for person to receive medical care

Transportation expenses for a person to receive medical care is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA- dental, vision, and preventive care only). Transportation expenses for a person to receive medical care is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Travel or Transportation for Medical Care

Travel or transportation for medical care is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and limited care flexible spending account (LPFSA- dental, vision, and preventive care only). Travel or transportation for medical care is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Travel Sized Sunscreen

Travel sized sunscreen is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Travel sized sunscreen is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Treadmill

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

A treadmill may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A treadmill is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Tricare Fees

Tricare fees are eligible for reimbursement with a health savings account (HSA) in limited circumstances and unless already paid for with pre-tax dollars, and may be eligible with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Tricare premiums are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Tubal ligation

Tubal ligation procedures are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Tubal ligation procedures are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Tuition

Tuition is not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Tuition for Special Needs Schooling

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Tuition for special needs schooling with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Tuition for special needs schooling is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Tuition, medical charges included

Tuition with medical charges included is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Tuition with medical charges included is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Turmeric (for medical use)

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Turmeric is eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Turmeric is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Tutoring

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Tutoring with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Tutoring is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Tylenol

Tylenol is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

UCR, Charges Above

Medical expenses in excess of your plan's usual, customary and reasonable charges are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) if the underlying expenses qualify. Medical expenses in excess of your plan's usual, customary and reasonable charges are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Ultrasound

Ultrasound reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ultrasound is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Ultrasound, Prenatal

An ultrasound is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). An ultrasound is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Umbilical cord blood storage

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Umbilical cord blood storage is sometimes eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician if it is to treat an existing or imminently probable disease with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Umbilical cord blood storage reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Upset Stomach Relief

Upset stomach relief medications are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Upset stomach relief medications are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Urinalysis

Urinalysis products are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Urinalysis products are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Urological Products

Urological products are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Urological products are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Used Needle Container

A used needle container is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A used needle container is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Usual and customary charges, excess

Excess usual and customary charges are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) if the underlying expenses qualify for reimbursement. Excess usual and customary charges are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), and are sometimes eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

UV Protective Clothing

UV protective clothing is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

UVR treatments

UVR treatments are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). UVR treatments are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Vacation

Vacation is not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts, and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) because it is a personal not medical expense.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Vaccinations are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Vaccine

A vaccine is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Vaccine reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Vapor Rub

Vapor rub is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Vapor rub is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Vaporizer

Vaporizers are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Vaporizers are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Varicose Vein Surgery

Varicose vein surgery is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Varicose vein surgery is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal

Vasectomies and vasectomy reversals are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Vasectomies and vasectomy reversals are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Veneers

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Veneers reimbursement may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Veneers reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Veterinary fees

Veterinary fees are not eligible with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts, and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). Vet fees for a service animal are eligible.

Viagra

Viagra is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with a prescription. It is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Vision Correction

Vision Correction is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), and limited care flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). Vision correction is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Vision Discount Programs

Vision Discount Programs are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts, and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) Test

A visual evoked potential (VEP) test is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Visual evoked potential (VEP) test reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Vitamins

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Vitamins may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with a prescription. Vitamins are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Walker

Walkers are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Walking Aids

Walking aids are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Warranties

Warranties are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts, and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Wart Removal

Wart removal is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). It is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Water Fluoridation

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Water fluoridation is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity. They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Water Resistant Sunscreen

Water resistant sunscreen is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Water resistant sunscreen is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Waterpik

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Waterpiks are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). Waterpiks are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Wax for Braces

Waxes for braces are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Weight Loss Counseling

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Weight Loss Counseling is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity. It is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Weight Loss Programs

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Weight loss programs or drugs are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity. They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Weight Loss Supplements

Weight loss supplements are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Weight loss supplements reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). It is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Weighted Blanket

A weighted blanket is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA), or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Wellness Scan

Wellness scans are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Wheelchair and Repairs

Wheelchairs and repairs are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Wheelchairs and repairs are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Whirlpool Baths

Whirlpool baths are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Whitening Strips

Whitening strips are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Wig

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Wigs are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity. They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Wipes for Glasses

Wipes for glasses are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Wisdom tooth extraction is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Wisdom tooth extraction is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Wound Care

Wound care is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). It is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Wound Seal Powder

Wound seal powder is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). It is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Wrinkle Cream

Wrinkle Creams are cosmetic expenses and therefore not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Wrist Support

Wrist support is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). It is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

X Rays

X rays are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA). X-rays related to dental or vision are eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). X rays are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

X-Ray Fees

X-ray fees are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Fees for dental or vision related x-rays are eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

Yeast Infection Medications

Yeast infection medications are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

YMCA day camp

YMCA day camp may be eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA). YMCA day camps are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA), and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Yoga

LMN Only eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity

Yoga may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Yoga is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

Zinc Supplements

Zinc supplements are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).