Are Fitbit and Apple Watch FSA eligible?

Admit it, you've looked at wearable devices and thought, "THIS is just what I need to get healthy and stay on track this coming year." No judgment: We're guilty of the same thing. And we wouldn't blame you for wondering if you could nab one of these with tax-free dollars.

Wearable devices are getting more popular by the day — not only for those looking to get healthy, but also for employers looking to motivate workers into staying that way. (Because healthy employees mean fewer sick days and lower costs.)

For the moment, wearable devices that are primarily fitness trackers are still not considered FSA eligible. If devices like the Apple Watch and Fitbit were specifically designed to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent a disease, this would perhaps be different. But devices that are meant to track or simply contribute to general health and overall well-being don’t quite meet the threshold to make them qualify for purchase with pre-tax dollars. In some circumstances, they may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity from a medical professional.

Are Fitbit and Apple Watch FSA-eligible? | FSA Store Learning Center

So, are there any alternatives?

The good news is that there are plenty of other hi-tech FSA eligible health devices that can help you stay on top of your health. And some have smartphone compatibility, too. Check them out here, in our Explore FSA Eligible Hi-Tech Health Products article.

In the market for, well, anything else FSA eligible? Check out the Complete FSA Eligibility List™. It’s the most comprehensive eligibility list on the Internet, listing everything that’s qualified for tax-free spending with your FSA. It’s easy to search, and yes, there are details and requirements for every single product on the list, so you can browse through hi-tech health devices, skincare, cold & allergy relief, and so much more, knowing which essentials (or soon-to-be essentials) are eligible for you to purchase with pre-tax funds. No guesswork, no fuss, just straightforward info so you can get what you need.

Want to see more? Explore all Hi-Tech Health here.

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