Is sunscreen a HSA?

• Acne treatments.
• Allergy medication.
• Aspirin.
• Band-Aids.
• Breathing strips.
• Cold and cough medicine.
• COVID-19 tests.
• Eye drops.

Can you use HSA for toothbrush?

What dental items or services are not HSA or FSA eligible? 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.

Can I buy condoms with HSA?

Condoms are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).

What lotion is HSA eligible?

Lotion: HSA Eligibility

Lotions with active medical ingredients such as Aquaphor, are eligible if primarily used to treat a medical condition.

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.

Can you use HSA for massages?

Massages with a doctor's note of necessity

In certain cases, the massage is deemed medically necessary, and can be classified as a qualified medical expense. In a case like this, accountholders can use their HSA to pay for the massage.

Can you use HSA at Sephora?

No, Sephora does not accept FSA or HSA cards in-store or online at Sephora.com. However, if you happened to buy FSA eligible sunscreen from Sephora, save your receipt and reimburse yourself!

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.

Is acne wash HSA-eligible?

You can use your HSA or FSA to put your best face forward. Because acne is considered a medical problem and not a cosmetic problem, you can purchase acne cleansers, gel and creams, even at-home light therapy kits with your benefits debit card.

Is lotion an HSA expense?

It's important to always check with your benefits administrator to determine which expenses are eligible before you shop. Antibiotics are eligible with a prescription from a doctor. Anti-itch cream or lotion is eligible for reimbursement with an FSA account, HSA or HRA.

Can you use HSA for acne scars?

Scar treatment is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

Can I use my HSA on shampoo?

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).

Can I buy shampoo on HSA?

In certain cases, shampoos may contain active medical ingredients prescribed by doctors in which case that shampoo would be eligible for reimbursement.

Is retinol cream HSA eligible?

If to treat acne, it is eligible. However, the cost of regular skin care does not qualify. If the expense can be used for both cosmetic and medical (such as Retin-A, which can be used to treat both acne and wrinkles), a physician's recommendation* with the medical condition is required.

Can you put mattress on HSA?

More about mattress eligibility? There are several medical conditions which may benefit from the use of a specially constructed mattress. But, regardless of the need, a mattress expense is only eligible when its components and construction costs exceed those of a standard mattress for general health.

Can you use HSA card for ChapStick?

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

Can I buy diapers with HSA?

If the medical issue has symptoms that require diapers to treat the condition, these items may be eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a medical professional.

Why is toothpaste not HSA eligible?

Toothpaste is considered to be a “general health” item by the IRS, and items that are used to maintain general good health do not qualify.

Can you 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).

Are probiotics HSA eligible?

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.