125 Plans/Flexible Spending Arrangement: What expenses are eligible to be covered through an FSA?

For a complete list of eligible expenses see IRS Publication 502: Medical and Dental Expenses. Examples of eligible expenses include:

  • Acne treatments**
  • Allergy medicine**
  • Antacids**
  • Bandages
  • Chiropractic care
  • Cold medicine**
  • Condoms
  • Contact lenses & cleaners
  • Copays, co-insurance & deductibles
  • Dental care
  • Diabetic supplies
  • Eyeglasses
  • Hearing aids
  • Laser eye surgery
  • Orthodontia
  • Pain relievers**
  • Pregnancy tests
  • Prescription drugs
  • Smoking cessation programs**
  • Sunscreen

**Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and medicines (except insulin) are only eligible for reimbursement when prescribed by a physician.

 

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