Below are many of the expenses eligible for payment under the Health Care Spending Account, to the extent such expenses are not covered by medical/prescription insurance, dental insurance, or other insurance.
In general, all office visit co-payments, medical plan deductibles, prescription co-payments, dental plan deductibles, eye glasses, contact lenses, and orthodontics can be submitted for reimbursement under this program. Other health-related expenses (including all over-the-counter medications approved by the IRS) that are not covered by your insurance can also be submitted for reimbursement under this program, provided the service or item is used to diagnose, prevent, alleviate or treat illness or injury.
(Click a category to see details.)
Dental Services
Crowns/Bridges
Dental X-rays
Dentures
Exams/Teeth Cleaning
Extractions
Fillings
Gum Treatment
Oral Surgery
Orthodontia
Insurance Related Items
Copay and Coinsurance Amounts
Deductibles
Pre-existing Condition Expenses (medical/prescription)
Private Hospital Room Differential
Lab Exam/Tests
Blood Tests
Cardiograms
Diagnostic
Lab Fees
Metabolism Tests
Spinal Fluid Tests
Urine/Stool Analysis
X-rays
Medication
Insulin
Prescribed Birth Control
Prescribed Vitamins
Prescription Drugs
Obstetric Services
Lamaze Classes
Midwife Expenses
OB/GYN Exams
OB/GYN Prepaid Maternity Fees (reimbursement after date of birth)
Postnatal Treatment
Prenatal Treatment
Other Medical/Prescription Treatments/Procedures
Acupuncture
Alcoholism (inpatient treatment)
Drug Addiction
Hearing Exams
Hospital Services
Infertility
In-vitro Fertilization
Norplant Insertion or Removal
Physical Examination (not employment-related)
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Sterilization
Transplants (including organ donor)
Vaccinations/Immunizations
Vasectomy
Well Baby Care
Other Medical/Prescription Equipment, Supplies and Services
Abdominal/Back Supports
Ambulance Services
Bandages/gauze pads
Braille Books and Magazines
Counseling
Crutches
Hearing Aids and Batteries
Hospital Bed
Oxygen Equipment
Prosthesis
Splints/Casts
Syringes
Transportation Expenses (essential to medical care)
Tuition Fee at Special School for Disabled Child
Wheelchair
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medication
Acne treatment
Aspirin
Antacids
Allergy medicines
Cold and Cough medicines
Laxatives
Motion sickness pills
Muscle/joint pain medicines
Nicotine Replacement Products
Pregnancy Test
Sleep aids
Smoking Cessation Program Fees
Eye drops
Vision Services
Artificial Eyes
Contact Lenses
Contact Lens Solution
Eye Examinations
Eyeglasses
Laser Eye Surgeries
Prescription Sunglasses
Radial Keratotomy
Practitioners
Allergist
Chiropractor
Christian Science
Dermatologist
Homeopath
Naturopath
Ophthalmologist
Optometrist
Osteopath
Physician
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Please note: This list is not meant to be all-inclusive. Other expenses not specifically mentioned may also qualify. In addition, some expenses listed here may not be eligible for reimbursement under the terms of your particular Plan. All expenses eligible for reimbursement must be legally purchased. For more information, please refer to IRS Code Section 213(d) and your Plan's summary plan description which may limit the types of expenses eligible under your medical reimbursement account.