Can I use my HealthEquity card anywhere?

Asked by: Krista West  |  Last update: October 28, 2023
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Our card helps you stay in compliance with IRS rules and can be used at health- related merchants and vendors to pay for your eligible health expenses. Even if you accidentally try to use your HSA card for a tank of gas, or movie tickets, your HealthEquity debit card won't let you make that mistake.

Can I use my HealthEquity card for gas?

Your HSA card will draw available funds directly from your HSA. Your card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted for qualified expenses. This card cannot be used at ATMs and you cannot get cash back, and cannot be used at gas stations, restaurants, or other establishments not health related.

Can you use a HealthEquity card at Walmart?

If you are looking to use your FSA or HSA card online or in-store on FSA-eligible product, you will likely have a hard time depending on your card issuer. That is because Walmart.com does not accept FSA or HSA cards at this time. This is listed in their FSA & HSA Shop FAQ.

Can I use my HealthEquity card to pay bills?

Pay invoice with HSA

You can pay with your HSA debit card or set up an online payment that is sent directly to the provider or as a reimbursement to you.

Can I withdraw cash from my HealthEquity account?

A: HealthEquity offers free online reimbursements into your personal checking/savings account however, you may not use the card to withdraw funds at an ATM.

Can I use my HealthEquity HSA card at an ATM?

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What can I spend my HealthEquity on?

General
  • Prescriptions Rx
  • Doctor Fees.
  • Crutches.
  • Flu Shot.
  • Hearing Aids.
  • Motorized Wheelchair.
  • X-Rays.

Can you transfer money from HealthEquity to bank account?

Complete Online You can add your bank account details in the HealthEquity member portal to make it easier to send and receive money via electronic funds transfer (EFT).

Can I use my HealthEquity card for groceries?

No. Our card helps you stay in compliance with IRS rules and can be used at health-related merchants and vendors to pay for your eligible health expenses. Even if you accidentally try to use your HSA card for a tank of gas, or movie tickets, your HealthEquity debit card won't let you make that mistake.

Can I use my HealthEquity card for anything?

Most providers will also accept the card over the phone, online or written-in on the statement for payment. In order for your card to work, you must have the balance available in your HSA; no overdraft is available. The card will not work at ATMs and will only work at appropriate medical facilities.

Can I use my HealthEquity card on Amazon?

There's exciting news for those of you with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) or Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Amazon has stepped up its game and is now accepting FSA and HSA cards as a payment method for eligible products.

What is the limit on HealthEquity debit card?

All account cards have a $5,000 daily spending limit (subject to change based on transaction criteria). Cards cannot be used at an ATM. You can only spend what is available in your account; no overdraft is available.

Can I use my HSA card at Costco?

Costco accepts a limited number of cards at the main checkout lanes, but they'll let you pay for eligible items with your HSA/FSA card at the Pharmacy or Optical counters. So to use your FSA or HSA cards at Costco, just bypass the regular checkout lines and visit the Pharmacy or Optical department instead.

Where can I withdraw money from my HSA card?

You can use your HSA card at an ATM to reimburse yourself for eligible expenses paid out-of-pocket. (A transaction fee may apply. See your HSA Bank Fee and Interest Rate Schedule.)

Can I buy food with my health savings card?

No, you can't use your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) for straight food purchases like meat, produce and dairy. But you can use them for some nutrition-related products and services. To review, tax-advantaged accounts have regulatory restrictions on eligible products and services.

Can you buy toilet paper with HSA?

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). What are toiletries?

Can you use HSA for Apple Watch?

Unfortunately the answer to this question is usually no. This is because according to the IRS, fitness trackers are used to promote what the IRS terms “general health”. Expenses under this general health definition are not considered HSA eligible expenses.

What can I not use my HSA card to buy?

Examples of no-nos from the IRS include vacations and vitamins. Other items that aren't eligible include maternity clothes, funeral costs, child care for healthy babies, toiletries, over-the-counter medicine, swimming lessons and elective cosmetic procedures.

What is the minimum balance for HealthEquity?

There is no minimum balance to participate in our cash account. In order to invest in mutual funds, your HSA cash balance must meet a minimum threshold of $1,000. Contact HealthEquity member services at 888.462. 1896, or visit the Investments section of your HealthEquity member portal to learn more.

How does a HealthEquity card work?

Your Healthcare card is designed to work like a credit card without the PIN. We highly recommend using your Healthcare debit card* like a credit card without the PIN. When you swipe your card at checkout, choose "credit" (even though it isn't a credit card).

Can you use HSA for gym membership?

Physical therapy is an approved medical expense. Can I use my HSA for a gym membership? Typically no. Unless you have a letter from your doctor stating that the membership is necessary to treat an injury or underlying health condition, such as obesity, a gym membership isn't a qualifying medical expense.

Can you buy laundry soap with HSA?

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).

Can I add money to my HealthEquity card?

Electronic funds transfer (EFT): Using EFT, you can make a one-time, post-tax contribution or schedule automatic HSA contributions from your personal bank account. To set up an EFT, log in to your HealthEquity account. From the 'My Account' tab, hover over 'HSA' and select 'Make Contribution. '

Does HealthEquity charge a fee?

$1.00 per monthly statement (avoided with electronic statements). maintenance fee. If you change health plans or employers your account may be directly charged up to $3.95 per month. recommend that you switch your account preference settings to electronic statements.

How much is the account closing fee for HealthEquity?

To authorize HealthEquity to close your health savings account (HSA), complete this form. A closure fee of up to $25.00 may apply.

Does HealthEquity cover gym membership?

To help team members stay active, all regular full-time team members are eligible for an annual reimbursement of up to $240 for eligible gym/fitness related expenses. See the HealthEquity Benefits Guide for more details.