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 Health Care FSA (Displaying results 11-20 of 43)

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• What expenses are eligible for reimbursement only if medically necessary? Open Closed

  Some expenses are eligible for reimbursement only when a doctor or other licensed health care practitioner certifies that they are medically necessary. Your doctor's certification must indicate your specific medical disorder, the specific treatmen… Read more…the full answer

• What expenses are NOT eligible for reimbursement from my HCFSA? Open Closed

  The following is a list of common medical expenses not eligible for reimbursement. For more complete listings of eligible medical expenses, please refer to Eligible Health Care FSA Expenses… Read more…the full answer

• What kind of over-the-counter medicines or products are eligible for reimbursement through my HCFSA? Open Closed

  All over-the-counter (OTC) medicines or drugs (excluding insulin) require a doctor's prescription to be eligible expenses. See the OTC Quick Reference Guide f… Read more…the full answer

• What requirements must be met for an OTC drug to be eligible for reimbursement through my HCFSA? Open Closed

  You must have an electronic or written prescription from your doctor for an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine or drug (excluding insulin). Please refer to the OTC Quick Reference Guide… Read more…the full answer

• What OTC items are not eligible for reimbursement from my HCFSA? Open Closed

  Over-the-counter items (OTC) items are not eligible for reimbursement if they are normally used for general health or are used even when there is not a medical condition being treated (such as toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, lotion or moisturizer… Read more…the full answer

• Some OTC products can be used either for medical purposes or for general health/cosmetic purposes. Are these dual-purpose items reimbursable? Open Closed

  Any claim for an over-the-counter (OTC) dual-purpose item (which is not a medicine or drug) must be accompanied by additional supporting documentation from a licensed medical practitioner. This documentation must: Be on the licensed h… Read more…the full answer

• Am I able to claim OTC medications for income tax purposes if I choose not to participate in the HCFSA? Open Closed

  No, the IRS has ruled this benefit applies solely to FSAs. OTC items may not be deducted as a medical expense on your federal income tax return. … Read more…the full answer

• Can I purchase large quantities of OTC drugs and medicines? Open Closed

  All OTC medicines or drugs (excluding insulin) require a physician's prescription to be considered for reimbursement. Please refer to the OTC Quick Reference Guide… Read more…the full answer

• Are prescription drugs obtained outside the U.S. eligible for reimbursement? Open Closed

  In most cases, no. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that the importation of prescription drugs from Canada and other foreign countries is illegal. However, there is one exception. If the FDA has approved the importation… Read more…the full answer

• I purchased a medical product which had been used previously by another individual. Can I be reimbursed for a used item? Open Closed

  Items you purchase on the secondary market may be eligible or potentially eligible for reimbursement with acceptable evidence, such as detailed receipts which include the following information: Type of service or name of product purch… Read more…the full answer