Can I use my HealthEquity HSA card at Walgreens?

Asked by: Miss Nedra Veum  |  Last update: September 14, 2023
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Walgreens has made it easy to find FSA or HSA-eligible items anywhere on the site. All applicable products are flagged with a “FSA or HSA eligible” tag, as you can see in the image above and below. Even though it only says FSA-eligible, rest assured that your HSA card will work as well.

Can I use my health equity HSA card at Walgreens?

Walgreens. Use your HSA or FSA card to purchase qualified products in store or online.

Can you use HSA at a store?

Using Your HSA Funds

You can use it just like a regular debit card for transactions in-store, online, at the doctor, and at other medical merchants. Digital Wallet - Use your card through your preferred mobile wallet: Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay, or Google Pay™.

Can you use health equity card at CVS?

CVS will be able to directly take your purchase and debit the funds out of your account! If you have a bunch of items in your cart, CVS will tell you how much money they are able to take out of your FSA / HSA card.

Can I use my health equity card at Walmart?

Does Walmart.com accept FSA or HSA cards? 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.

Where can you use your HSA debit card?

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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.

What stores can I use my HealthEquity card?

Your card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted for qualified expenses that are allowable according to your plan details, such as the pharmacy counter or doctor's office. This card will not work at ATMs, gas stations, restaurants, or other establishments not health related and you cannot get cash back.

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 I use my HealthEquity HSA card at an ATM?

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. See Cardholder Agreement for complete usage restrictions.

Can you use your HSA card at Target?

Does Target accept FSA or HSA cards in-store? According to Target's payment option help page, Target does accept FSA and HSA cards in-store if they are spent on FSA & HSA-eligible items.

How do I use my HealthEquity HSA card?

HealthEquity® Visa® Health Account card

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. The card should always be run as 'credit' and no PIN is required.

Can I cash out my HSA?

You can withdraw funds from your HSA anytime. But keep in mind that if you use HSA funds for any reason other than to pay for a qualified medical expense, those funds will be taxed as ordinary income, and the IRS will impose a 20% penalty.

Why is my HSA card being declined?

The decline may be due to the following reasons: Your purchase wasn't considered a qualified medical expense under your HSA plan. Your HSA balance was too low to cover the transaction.

What happens if I use my HSA card for non medical expenses?

Using HSA funds for non-medical expenses before age 65 can result in the loss of tax-exempt status, income tax obligations, and an additional 20% tax penalty. So, once an individual reaches age 65, they can utilize the funds for general non-medical purposes without penalties, although income taxes still apply.

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.

Can I buy Gatorade with my HSA card?

Rehydration sports drinks, such as Gatorade, and solution with dietary supplements other than electrolytes are not eligible.

Will my HSA card work at a gas station?

Fuel, gasoline for medical care reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

What is the daily limit for HealthEquity HSA?

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 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.

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.

Can toothbrush go on HSA?

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. Here's a short (and not exhaustive list) of items that are not eligible for reimbursement: Braces wax.

Is deodorant on HSA?

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 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 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 buy protein shakes with my HSA card?

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).