Can I use my HSA card for GoodRx?

Asked by: Terence McCullough  |  Last update: September 22, 2023
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Using GoodRx with your HSA
Does it matter if my insurance doesn't cover my prescription? No. Even if your insurance plan doesn't cover a drug you need, you can always use a GoodRx discount and your HSA, as long as it's for qualified medical expenses as specified by the IRS.

Can I use my HSA debit card to pay for prescriptions?

Yes! Prescriptions are approved medical expenses, so you can use your HSA to pay for prescriptions whether you use ScriptHero or your insurance. You can find a list of IRS-qualified HSA uses here if needed. Compare prices at pharmacies near you to start saving today!

Can I use my HSA card at any pharmacy?

You can use your HSA Bank Health Benefit Debit Card to pay for doctor visits at the time of the appointment or for qualified items at a pharmacy or other retailer as long as it is for a qualified medical expense.

What can you use an HSA card for?

So what can you buy with your FSA or HSA money? You can use it to pay for common health care expenses such as copayments, prescription medications and medical supplies. But many other approved products and services are eligible, too. They're called qualified medical expenses.

How does HSA work for prescriptions?

Pay for your prescription

The pharmacy fills your prescription and you pay the determined amount owed. The expense is automatically applied to your deductible and/or coinsurance. Your HSA debit card is a convenient method of payment.

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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.

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.

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.

Why does my HSA card get 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.

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 buy Tylenol with HSA?

Acetaminophen, the primary ingredient found in Tylenol, is an eligible OTC item. Acetaminophen reimbursement is eligible with an FSA account, HSA or HRA.

Can you use HSA 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 use HSA card on CVS?

CVS. Shop an assortment of qualified items for purchase with your HSA or FSA card.

How do I withdraw money from my HSA ATM?

To pay using a PIN (fee per PIN transaction may apply†), swipe your card, select debit on the keypad, and enter your PIN. To withdraw HSA funds from an ATM (fee per ATM withdrawal may apply†), be sure to select the “checking” option (not savings) when asked the type of account you are withdrawing from.

Can I use my HSA card like a debit card?

Your HSA Bank Health Benefits Debit Card provides access to your HSA funds at point of sale with signature or PIN and at ATMs for withdrawals.

Can I use my HSA debit at Walgreens?

Yes, FSAs and HSAs can be used online and in stores.

What happens if HSA card is declined at pharmacy?

If the card gets declined, you may want to check with the register if it has the IIAS system and tries on another terminal. If your card is not accepted at the merchant, you are always welcome to pay out-of-pocket first and submit a manual reimbursement claim.

Can you use HSA 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.

Why shouldn't I max out my HSA?

You won't get much benefit from maxing it out if it's nothing more than a basic savings account because the money isn't being invested and earning better returns.

Can I use my HSA for gym membership?

Yes, it could — if you prove the expense is medically necessary. General fitness expenses don't qualify for HSA/FSA use, but things change when a physician or nurse practitioner prescribes an exercise regimen.

Can you buy shampoo with HSA card?

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).

Is Apple Watch HSA eligible?

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 happens if you accidentally pay for groceries with HSA card?

If you realize you've made a mistake and want to correct it, simply return the money to your HSA and you will avoid the additional penalty. If you do not return the money to your HSA, it will be counted as taxable income, and even worse, you'll have to pay a 20% penalty.

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).

Can I use my HSA debit card on Amazon?

Amazon has stepped up its game and is now accepting FSA and HSA cards as a payment method for eligible products. So, you can say goodbye to those last-minute trips to the store for medical supplies when you can have them conveniently delivered to your doorstep.