What’s the CARES Act?
Answer: This legislation included two important provisions that are vital for FSA users: the repeal of the requirement to obtain prescriptions for OTC medicines, and making feminine care products eligible for the first time. For more information, here's the full text of the CARES Act.
What feminine care products are now FSA-eligible?
Answer: According to the text of the bill, menstrual care products include, “tampon, pad, liner, cup, sponge, or similar product used by individuals with respect to menstruation…”
Wait, OTC medicines required a prescription for purchase with an FSA? Really?
Answer: Yes! Since 2011, any products with medicated ingredients required a prescription to purchase with an FSA. That meant FSA users had to visit the doctor, obtain prescriptions, pay unnecessary co-pays and more just to obtain common medicine cabinet items. To say that was a hassle for everyone involved was an understatement! With this restriction now gone, this opens up a huge range of potential medical products that are now available for purchase. This includes OTC medicines like Tylenol®, Zyrtec® and more, and could even encompass future product categories.
When can I buy these products with my FSA?
Answer: We at FSAstore.com are working hard to bring on eligible OTC medicines and feminine care products as quickly as possible. As soon as our inventory is updated, we want to make sure our customers get the great news first, so be sure to add your email address below!