sample list of eligible medical expenses covered by hsa or ......to serve as a quick reference, and...
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This list is not comprehensive, is meant to serve as a quick reference, and is provided to you with the understanding that LFUCG is not engaged in rendering tax advice. The information provided is not intend-ed to be used to avoid federal tax penalties. If tax advice is required, you should seek the services of a professional.
Your HSA and FSA covers a wide variety of medical costs. Below is a sample list of just some of the eligible expenses.
Sample list of Eligible Medical Expenses covered by HSA or FSA.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPYAcupunctureChiropractorChristian Science Practitioner
DENTALBracesDental treatmentDental X-raysDenturesFluoridation unit Gum treatment
EYE AND EARContact lensesEyeglassesGuide dogHearing aids and batteriesOphthalmologist OpticianOptometristTelephone or TV equipment to assist the hard-of-hearing
EQUIPMENTAir conditioner (when necessary for relief from diffi culty in breathing)Autoette (when used for relief of sickness/disability)CardiographOxygen and oxygen equipmentTherapy equipment
FEES AmbulanceDiagnostic feesFees paid to health institute prescribed by a doctorFICA and FUTA tax paid for medical care service Hospital billsLegal feesOperating room costsSpecial school costs for the handicappedTransportation expenses
GENERAL CAREDermatologistNeurologistNursingOrthopedistOsteopathPediatricianPhysicianPodiatrist
LIVING EXPENSESConvalescent home (for medical treatment only)Lodging (away from home for outpatient care)
MEDICINE*Prescription drugs and medicines
MENTAL HEALTHPsychiatristPsychoanalystPsychologistPsychotherapy
PREVENTIVELead paint removalVaccines
PROSTHETICSArtifi cial limbs
RECOVERY AIDSAbdominal supportsArch supportsCrutchesOrthopedic shoesSplintsWheelchairs REPRODUCTIONAbortionBirth control pills (by prescription)Childbirth/DeliveryContraceptive devices (by prescription)GynecologistObstetricianPrenatal carePostnatal treatmentsSterilizationVasectomy
SUBSTANCE ABUSE Alcoholism treatmentDrug addiction therapy
SURGERYAnesthetistOral surgery Organ transplant (including donor’s expenses)Surgeon
TESTSBlood testsLab tests Metabolism testsSpinal fl uid testX-Rays
THERAPYElastic hosiery (by prescription)HydrotherapyPhysiotherapistRadium therapy
TREATMENTBlood transfusions Ultra-violet ray treatment
A full listing is available on www.irs.gov