Is corrective eye surgery (LASIK, Radial Keratotomy) eligible for reimbursement?
• Yes, corrective eye surgery is an eligible expense (see IRS Publication 502). Be sure to check with your insurance carrier(s) to see if you have coverage under your medical and/or vision plans. Also, be sure you are a candidate for the surgery before funding your account. If you find out you cannot have the surgery and you have contributed money into your FSA for the surgery, the IRS will not allow you to reduce your election.
• Yes, corrective eye surgery is an eligible expense. (See IRS Publication 502.) Be sure to check with any insurance coverage you have so you will know if you have coverage available under the plan. Also, be sure you are a candidate for the surgery before funding your account. If you find out you cannot have the surgery, the IRS does not allow you to reduce your election.
• Yes, corrective eye surgery is an eligible expense (see IRS Publication 502). Be sure to check with your insurance carrier(s) to see if you have coverage under your vision plan. Also, be sure you are a candidate for the surgery before funding your account. If you find out you cannot have the surgery and you have contributed money into your FSA for the surgery, the IRS will not allow you to reduce your election.
