Does Weight Watchers participation qualify for reimbursement under my Medical Flexible Savings Account?
A. Weight Watchers may be a reimbursable expense for people who have been advised by their doctor that they are overweight or obese and need to lose weight provided certain conditions are met. You need a doctor’s letter that: 1) states your diagnosis of being overweight or obese, or having an obesity-related disease such as high blood pressure that would be improved with weight loss and; 2) states the doctor’s recommendation that you lose weight. You also need a record of your expenses, such as paid invoices or receipts. If you receive an incentive payment for 50% of the cost of Weight Watchers services, you may not be reimbursed for more than 50% under your FSA, if you qualify. To be reimbursed through your FSA, you must submit both a doctor’s letter and proof of payments for treatment. For your tax return, you do not submit these items; however, you need to have it in your personal file in case you are audited by the IRS.
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