Are handheld massagers HSA eligible?

Asked by: Prof. Rollin Yundt  |  Last update: January 11, 2024
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Can I Use FSA/HSA for Massage Therapy? The majority of flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) allow spending on massage therapy, and some massage guns are also eligible for FSA/HSA spending. Most demand proof of medical necessity from your primary care physician.

Can I use my HSA on a Theragun?

Money in your health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) may be used to pay for percussion massage treatments like a Theragun. You may need a letter of medical necessity (LOMN) to claim your massage gun as a qualified medical expense.

Can I use my HSA for a Theragun?

FSA and HSA approval all depends on your insurance company, but we do accept FSA and HSA card payments. While we have customers that have purchased a Theragun product using FSA and HSA, we always recommend contacting your insurance provider to make sure you follow the appropriate steps before purchasing.

Are deep tissue massages HSA eligible?

No matter whether you have an HSA or FSA, massage therapy is usually considered a legitimate medical expense by most insurance companies. Still, to be sure, check with your carrier or ask an HR representative at work because some plans do not cover massage, even with a doctor's prescription.

Can I use my HSA for a back massage?

Massage Therapy is eligible for reimbursement through most FSA's and HSA's. Some do require a Letter of Medical Necessity from your doctor, but this means you can potentially be reimbursed from your insurance for your massage from us!

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Can massage be charged to HSA?

Massages with a doctor's note of necessity

In a case like this, accountholders can use their HSA to pay for the massage. For you to use your HSA to pay for the massage, you must provide a letter of medical necessity from your doctor that therapeutic message is really needed.

Can you use HSA for gym equipment?

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).

Can HSA be used for mattress?

Mattress: HSA Eligibility

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).

What happens if I use my HSA for Botox?

Money in an FSA or HSA does not cover cosmetic treatments. If you are getting Botox for a medical indication, such as migraine headaches, then you can use the money in your HSA for Botox. But cosmetic treatments are not eligible.

What happens if you use your HSA card for something else?

If you use your HSA for an expense other than eligible medical expenses you can subject yourself to significant IRS penalties. Inappropriate use of your HSA funds may also leave you without money to pay for your eligible medical expenses in the future.

Can I use HSA for vitamins?

With this IRS definition in mind, while daily multivitamins are not FSA/HSA eligible, there are some types of vitamins that are eligible with consumer-directed healthcare accounts and others that may be eligible with proper documentation from a physician.

Does HSA pay for deodorant?

Preventative care that is not doctor prescribed is not always HSA eligible. Some examples of common healthcare expenses that fall into this category are: Vitamins, nutritional, and herbal supplements for general health. Personal hygiene items such as toothpaste and deodorant.

Can you use HSA for 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).

Can I buy a bathroom scale with HSA?

Scales must be deemed medically necessary by a medical professional, who provides a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN), in order for the expense of purchasing a scale to be considered eligible for reimbursement with a consumer-directed healthcare account.

Can I use my HSA for an 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.

Can I use my HSA for toothbrushes?

While it seems like they would fit under the dental care umbrella, general self-care items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, and floss are not FSA or HSA eligible. Same goes for specialized or medicated toothpastes.

Can I buy moisturizer with my HSA?

Moisturizer is an Over-the-Counter (OTC) product, but is not eligible for reimbursement with any consumer-directed healthcare account. Moisturizer on its own does not treat, alleviate or prevent a medical condition or disease, and is usually considered cosmetic in purpose, and therefore is not eligible.

Does HSA cover yoga classes?

Yoga: HSA Eligibility

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).

Can I buy a bicycle with my HSA?

The short answer is no. In most cases, you cannot use a health savings account (HSA) to purchase an electric bike or really any sports or recreational equipment.

Can you buy a car seat with HSA?

Although required for the protection of young children, car seats do not qualify as medical care and are therefore not eligible.

Can I use my HSA for a sports massage?

Massage Therapy is eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA).

Can you use HSA for tampons?

Tampons are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

Do massagers count for FSA HSA?

Since some massage guns are already listed as medical items (many already are because of their enormous impact on easing muscle tension and relieving pain), you can purchase one using your HSA card. You need to ask your insurance provider for this information.

Can you use HSA for ChapStick?

You can use your health savings account (HSA) to purchase OTC products including ChapStick® without a prescription.