What can I use my HealthEquity debit card for?

Asked by: Prof. Jimmie Ruecker  |  Last update: November 4, 2023
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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.

Can I use my HealthEquity card anywhere?

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 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 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 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.

HRA pays first with debit card

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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 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.

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.

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 you withdraw money from HealthEquity?

anytime tax-free and without penalty as long as it is to pay for qualified medical expenses. If you take money out for other purposes, however, you will have to pay income taxes on the withdrawal plus a 20% penalty.

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 card at Walgreens?

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

Can I use my HealthEquity 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.

Can I use my HSA debit card for other purchases?

Where can I use my HSA? 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.

Where can I withdraw money from my HSA debit card?

HSA Bank Health Benefits Debit Card – You can use your HSA Bank Health Benefits Debit Card at an ATM3 to reimburse yourself for eligible expenses paid out-of-pocket (a transaction fee may apply).

Can I withdraw cash from HSA bank card?

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. HSA Bank limits point-of- sale debit card transactions to medical merchants.

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 I use my HealthEquity card for dentist?

What can I pay for with my account? Medical expenses, including many dental and vision expenses, are generally considered eligible if they cover the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease, and the costs for treatments affecting any part or function of the body.

Can I use my HealthEquity card at CVS?

How do I pay for FSA or HSA eligible items on CVS? Once you have your FSA / HSA eligible items in your cart, and you have your FSA / HSA card saved in your CVS account, you're now ready to complete your purchase! CVS will be able to directly take your purchase and debit the funds out of your account!

Can I use my HealthEquity card on groceries?

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.

What can I use my benefits card for?

Where can you use the Benefits Card? IRS regulations allow you to use the Benefits Cards in participating pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, discount stores, department stores and supermarkets that can identify FSA/HRA eligible items at checkout and accept MasterCard® prepaid cards.

Can I use my FSA card at a gas station?

Debit cards are accepted almost everywhere and for almost any type of purchase, from groceries and gas to utilities and clothing. Debit cards linked to employer-sponsored benefit accounts. like a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), are also easy and convenient.

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 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.

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.