Can you use HSA for allergy medicine?

Asked by: Prof. Milford McDermott DVM  |  Last update: September 8, 2023
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Until recently, OTC medications only qualified for reimbursement with a note or prescription from a doctor. The March 2020 CARES Act removed this requirement. Now, HSA and FSA cards can be used to buy non-prescription allergy medications and other OTC drugs without a prescription.

Can you buy Zyrtec with an HSA card?

Antihistamines are over-the-counter (OTC) medicines that are eligible for reimbursement with an FSA account, HSA or HRA.

Can I use HSA to buy Claritin?

HSA Eligible Cold & Allergy Medicine. Claritin 24 Hour Allergy Medicine, Non-Drowsy Prescription Strength Allergy Relief, Loratadine Antihistamine Tablets, 100 ct. Vicks NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu Liquicaps, 24 ct.

Is allergy medicine FSA approved?

Allergy medicine reimbursement, both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription, is eligible. Antacids are over-the-counter (OTC) items that are eligible for reimbursement with an FSA account, HSA or HRA.

What medications are covered by HSA?

Common Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines
  • Acid controllers.
  • Acne medicine.
  • Aids for indigestion.
  • Allergy and sinus medicine.
  • Anti-diarrheal medicine.
  • Baby rash ointment.
  • Cold and flu medicine.
  • Eye drops*

New rules regarding HSAs & FSAs

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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 is not covered under HSA?

Generally, you can't use your HSA to pay for expenses that don't meaningfully promote the proper function of the body or prevent or treat illness or disease. Nutritional supplements and weight loss programs not prescribed by a physician are examples of expenses that would not be covered by your HSA.

Is Claritin a FSA?

Claritin 24 Hour Non Drowsy Allergy Relief 10mg Tablets provide you relief from itchy watery eyes, sneezing, and an itchy nose or throat. Take your health to the next level with guaranteed FSA eligible Over-the-Counter Meds. Adults and children 6 years and over: 1 tablet daily; not more than 1 tablet in 24 hours.

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.

Can I use my HSA for allergy testing?

For the majority of healthcare plans environmental and food allergy testing is an eligible FSA/HSA expenditure, meaning they allow the tests as a qualified medical expense.

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 HSA for mucinex?

Effective January 1, 2020, OTC medications like Mucinex, Sudafed, and Tylenol Cold & Flu are all HSA eligible without a prescription.

Can I buy melatonin with HSA?

Melatonin: HSA Eligibility

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).

Can I use HSA for Flonase?

You can use your HSA and FSA tax-preferred savings account to purchase OTC products including Flonase. The passage of the CARES Act by Congress includes provisions to restore OTC eligibility under tax-preferred HSA and FSA accounts.

Are humidifiers HSA eligible?

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).

Are toothbrushes FSA eligible?

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 buy a treadmill with my HSA?

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).

Can I use HSA to buy probiotics?

Example 2: Probiotics.

Probiotic supplements taken for general gut health: Not HSA qualified. Probiotic supplements that are recommended to you by a gastroenterologist or health coach to treat a direct condition: HSA qualified.

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.

Is nasal spray HSA-eligible?

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).

Can I buy OTC meds with HSA?

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).

Is deodorant FSA eligible?

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 shampoo with HSA?

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).

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 happens if you buy non HSA eligible items?

Be very careful not to use your HSA debit card or checks on non-eligible purchases. If you spend your HSA funds on unqualified expenses, whether intentionally or by accident, the transaction will go through, and you'll have to pay income tax on the amount.