What are qualified expenses under a healthcare FSA?
Qualified expenses must be for out-of-pocket medical care provided to you, your spouse or dependent. Code 213(d)(1)(A) and (B) define medical care as amounts paid for: • The diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease, or for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body; and • Transportation primarily for and essential to medical care as defined above. Typically, out-of-pocket expenses such as co-payments and deductibles under your major medical plan, eye exams, prescription drugs, contact lenses and laser eye surgery are eligible under a healthcare FSA. Click for a list of eligible expenses. Over-the-counter medications used to treat a specific medical condition, including antihistamines, allergy medications and cold medicine also are qualified expenses under your healthcare FSA. Click for a list of eligible over-the-counter medications. Please note the following: • Expenses reimbursed under your healthcare FSA may not be reimbursed under any othe
