Are over-the-counter medicines and drugs eligible expenses?
• Yes, over-the-counter (OTC) medicine and drugs that are taken orally or applied to the body to alleviate or treat sickness, pain, injuries, or a medical condition such as allergy and cold medications, pain relievers such as aspirin and antacids, are eligible for reimbursement. Items such as vitamins, herbal and dietary supplements, cosmetic treatments or items that are for maintaining general good health are not eligible expenses.
• Yes. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine and drugs that are taken orally or applied to the body to alleviate or treat sickness, pain, injuries, or a medical condition such as allergy and cold medications, pain relievers such as aspirin and antacids, are eligible for reimbursement. These items may be in the form of a liquid, pill, or ointment if they contain a drug. Items such as vitamins, herbal and dietary supplements, cosmetic treatments or items that are for maintaining general good health are not included and remain ineligible expenses.
• Yes, over-the-counter (OTC) medicine and drugs that are taken orally or applied to the body to alleviate or treat sickness, pain, injuries, or a medical condition such as allergy and cold medications, pain relievers such as aspirin and antacids, are eligible for reimbursement. You cannot include the cost of nutritional supplements, vitamins, herbal supplements, “natural medicines,” etc. as medical expenses unless they are recommended by a medical practitioner as treatment for a specific medical condition diagnosed by a physician. Otherwise, these items are taken to maintain your ordinary good health, and are not for medical care.
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