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Note: The IRS defines which medical expenses are eligible under a tax-deferred account. However, employers may only allow some of these expenses with your plan. It's important to always check with your benefits administrator to determine which expenses are eligible before you shop.
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Caffeine Pills
Caffeine pills are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Calamine Lotion
Calamine lotion is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicine for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Calamine lotion is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Calcium Scoring
Calcium scoring, or coronary calcium scanning, is a medical procedure and is therefore eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA). Calcium scoring is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Calcium Supplements
Calcium supplements reimbursement is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Calcium supplement reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Callus Remover (Medicated)
Callus remover is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicine for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Callus remover is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Camps (overnight)
Camps (Overnight) are not eligible expenses for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).
Camps (soccer, football, ballet, etc. day camps)
Camps (soccer, football, ballet, etc. day camps) and their related expenses for children under the age of 13 or dependents incapable of self-care may be covered under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), provided that the camp enables the parents or parents to be gainfully employed, seek gainful employment or attend school full-time. Camps (soccer, football, ballet, etc. day camps) reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).
Camps (summer or holiday day camps)
Camps (summer or holiday day camps) and their related expenses for children under the age of 13 or dependents incapable of self-care may be covered under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), provided that the camp enables the parents or parents to be gainfully employed, seek gainful employment or attend school full-time. Camps (summer or holiday day camps) reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).
Cancer Insurance Premiums
Cancer insurance premiums reimbursement are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cancer Screenings
Cancer screenings are required for the diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition, and therefore eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cancer screening reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cane
A cane is provided for treatment or care of a medical condition, and therefore is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item that does not require a prescription for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cane reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Canker Sore Treatment
Canker sore treatment is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicine for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Canker sore treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures reimbursement is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Capital expenditures reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Car Changes for Health Reasons
Car changes for health reasons reimbursement are generally eligible as they do not typically increase the value of the vehicle, but they may require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a doctor to be eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Car changes for health reasons reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Car Modifications
Car modifications reimbursement are generally eligible as they do not typically increase the value of the vehicle, but they may require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a doctor to be eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Car modifications reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Car Rental
Car rental necessary for transportation to or from a medical related appointment or stay (with the necessary documentation from a physician) is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Car rental reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Car Seats
Although required for the protection of young children, car seats do not qualify as medical care and are therefore not eligible. Car seats are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).
Cardiac Calcium Scoring
Cardiac calcium scoring reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cardiac calcium scoring reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA).
Cardiac Treatment
Cardiac treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cardiac treatment is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Carpal Tunnel Support
Carpal tunnel support, such as wrist bandages, are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items without a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Carpal tunnel support is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cast Cover
A cast cover is required for medical care and therefore is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A cast cover is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cataract surgery reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Catheter
A catheter is required for medical treatment or care and is therefore eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Catheter reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper/herbs are sometimes eligible if the item is being used to treat a medical condition (e.g. migraine) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician, and the individual would otherwise not have purchased the item "but for" the medical condition. Under these circumstances, cayenne pepper reimbursement would be eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cayenne pepper reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
CBD
CBD (Cannabidiol) oil and other CBD products are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cervical Pillow
A cervical pillow, if used to treat a medical condition, is eligible for reimbursement with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cervical pillow reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Chair, Specialized or Ergonomic
A specialized or ergonomic chair for treatment of a medical condition may be eligible if accompanied with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Specialized or ergonomic chair reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Chelation Therapy
Chelation therapy reimbursement will qualify with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) if required to treat a medical condition such as lead poisoning with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Chelation therapy reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Chemical Peel
A chemical peel is considered a cosmetic procedure and therefore is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Chest Rub
Chest rub is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) product with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Chest rub reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Child Care
Child care is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA). However, child care is eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Child Medical Care
Child medical care is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). It is not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited care flexible spending accounts (LCFSA).
Childbirth
All expenses related to the birth of a child are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Expenses for the child may be eligible as well, provided that they are added as a dependent on the plan. Childbirth expense reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Childbirth Classes
Childbirth classes are partially eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Only the portion of the class that relates to the process of childbirth is eligible. Examples include: breathing techniques, stages of labor, labor & delivery procedures, birthing positions, vaginal & Cesarean delivery, so it's vital to check with a benefits administrator to see how these classes are reimbursed. Childbirth classes are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Children's Sunscreen
Children's sunscreen, as long as it is SPF 15 or above, is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Children's sunscreen reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Chinese Herbal Practitioners
Chinese Herbal Practitioners fees are eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Chinese herbal practitioners reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). In some cases, a benefits administrator may require a Letter of Medical Necessity to prove the the services received by a Chinese herbal practitioner are for diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, prevention or cure of a medical condition and not just for maintenance of general good health.
Chiropodist Treatment
Chiropodist treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Chiropodist treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Chiropractor Treatment
Chiropractic treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Chiropractic treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). This expense qualifies only if the individual is seeing the chiropractor for a medical condition and not to maintain general good health so in some cases, a benefits administrator may require additional documentation such as a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN).
Cholesterol Test Kit
Cholesterol tests are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items that do not require a prescription for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cholesterol test reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Chondroitin
Chondroitin is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medical expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Chondroitin reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Christian Science Practitioner
Christian Science practitioner reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Christian Science practitioner reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Circumcision
Circumcision is related to medical care and is therefore eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Circumcision is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Classes, Health-Related
Fees associated with health-related classes necessary for understanding or treatment of a specific medical condition may qualify with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a doctor with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Health-related classes are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Clinic
Medical treatment received at a health clinic is eligible, as well as dental care or eye care at a dental/eye clinic with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Clinic treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Club Dues
Club dues are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
COBRA Premiums
COBRA premiums are not eligible under a flexible spending account (FSA). They are eligible under a health savings account (HSA), and may be eligible under a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). HRA account holders should check with their benefits administrator to determine eligibility for their plan. COBRA premiums are not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) as it is primarily used for cosmetic purposes.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is used primarily for cosmetic purposes, therefore it is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Co-Insurance
Medical, dental and vision co-insurance payments are all eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA), and sometimes with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Co-insurance payments are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA).
Cold Compress, Pain Relief
Cold compresses for pain relief are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items that do not require a prescription for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cold compresses for pain relief are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cold Cream
Cold cream is a cosmetic product and therefore not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cold Medicine
Cold medicine is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) drug with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cold medicine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cold Packs
Cold packs are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items that do not require a prescription for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cold packs are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cold Sore Treatment
Cold sore treatment is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicine with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cold sore treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Colic Relief
Colic relief reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). However, colic relief may require a prescription for reimbursement if it contains a medicine for treatment of the condition. Some colic reliefs do not contain a medicine, and are therefore eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medicines without prescription. Colic relief reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Collagen Injections
Collagen injections that are for treatment of a medical condition are eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Collagen injection reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cologne
Cologne has no medical purpose and therefore is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Colon Therapy, Colon Hydrotherapy, Colonics
Colon therapy, colon hydrotherapy, colonics reimbursement is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a doctor with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Colon therapy, colon hydrotherapy, colonics reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Companion Animals
The cost for a companion animal that is required for medical care is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Companion animal reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Compression Hosiery
Compression hosiery rated at 30-40 mmHg or above is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Compression hosiery is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Compression Sleeves
Compression sleeves rated at 30-40 mmHg or above are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Compression sleeves are not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Compression Socks
Compression socks rated at 30-40 mmHg or above that are used to treat a medical condition are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Compression socks are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) and dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).
Concierge Fees (Up Front)
Concierge fees to retain a boutique practice doctor are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). However, the cost of medical services actually incurred by a concierge doctor are eligible with an FSA, HSA and HRA.
Concierge Medicine
Charges for medical care received by a concierge doctor are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Charges for medical care received by a concierge doctor are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Condoms
Condoms are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited care flexible spending accounts (LCFSA).
Constipation Medication
Constipation treatments are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Constipation medications are not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Contact Cleaning Solution
Contact cleaning solution is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA) and limited care flexible spending accounts (LCFSA). Contact cleaning solution is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Contact Lens Case
Contact lens cases are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) products that do not require a prescription for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Contact lens cases are not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), and limited care flexible spending accounts (LCFSA) when prescribed. They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts. To shop a large variety of eligible contact lenses, visit contacts.fsastore.com
Contact Solution
Contact Solution is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA) and limited care flexible spending accounts (LCFSA). Contact solution is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Contraceptive Medications
Contraceptive medication reimbursement is eligible with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). However, condoms are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) without a prescription. Contraceptive medication reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Controlled substances in violation of federal law
If a controlled substance violates federal law, then the expense will not qualify even if a state law allows it with a prescription. For example, medical marijuana allowed in one state and prescribed by a doctor would not be eligible as it is prohibited by federal law. Therefore, controlled substances in violation of federal law are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Convalescent Home
The cost of medical care provided in a convalescent home or nursing home (for ex., following a hospital stay or surgery) is a qualified medical expense. This includes the cost of meals and lodging in the convalescent home if the main reason for being there is to receive medical care. Under these conditions, these expenses would be eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Convalescent home reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cooling Gel Sheets for Fever Reduction
Cooling gel sheets for fever reduction are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) items without a prescription as they do not contain a medical ingredient. Cooling gel sheets for fever reduction reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cooling gel sheets for fever reduction are not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
CoolSculpting
Coolsculpting, or cryolipolysis, is a cosmetic procedure and therefore not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Co-Payments
Medical, dental and vision co-payments are all eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA), as well as a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) if the plan allows for this coverage. Co-payment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cord Blood Storage
Cord blood storage is sometimes eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician if it is to treat an existing or imminently probable disease with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cord blood storage reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Corn Remover
Corn remover is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Corn remover reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Corneal Keratotomy
Corneal keratotomy is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Corneal keratotomy is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA).
Corneal Ring Segments
The cost of these devices implanted in the eye to correct vision is an eligible medical expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA). Corneal ring segment reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cosmetic Procedures
Cosmetic procedures (e.g. facelift, Botox, hair transplants, liposuction, teeth whitening) are usually ineligible, unless the procedure is necessary to improve a deformity due to a congenital abnormality, personal injury or disfiguring disease. Therefore, in the vast majority of cases, cosmetic procedures are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cosmetics
Cosmetics are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cotton Balls
Cotton balls are not required for the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of a medical condition and is therefore ineligible. Cotton balls reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cotton Swabs
Cotton swabs are not required for the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of a medical condition and therefore they're not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cough Drops
Cough drops are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited care flexible spending accounts (LCFSA).
Cough Suppressant
Cough suppressant is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medication with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cough suppressant reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Cough Syrup
Cough syrup is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cough syrup reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Counseling
Medical or mental counseling is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and health reimbursement account (HRA). Counseling not required for a medical or mental purpose will typically not qualify, such as marriage or family counseling, unless appropriate documentation is provided. In all types of counseling, an administrator may require a Letter of Medical Necessity. Counseling is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DFSA) or limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA).
CPAP Cleaning Products
CPAP cleaning supplies are necessary over-the-counter (OTC) products for care of a CPAP machine which is necessary for treatment of a medical condition with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP cleaning supplies reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
CPAP Hose Holder
A CPAP hose holder is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item that does not require a prescription for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP hose holder reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
CPAP Machine
A CPAP machine is an eligible expense as it is for the treatment of a medical condition, which can be reimbursed through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP machine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
CPAP Mask and Headgear
A CPAP mask and headgear are required for use with a CPAP machine that's used to treat a medical condition and therefore eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP mask and headgear reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
CPAP Pillow
CPAP pillows are generally eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP pillow reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
CPR Class
CPR class reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), as it does not relate to the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
Cranberry Pills
Cranberry pills are not typically not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA),health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA).
Cranial Sacral Therapy
When medically necessary, the cost of cranial sacral therapy is eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cranial sacral therapy reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Crowns (Dental)
Crowns (dental) may be eligible if they are required for dental treatment and not for a cosmetic purpose. A Letter of Medical Necessity from a physician may or may not be required for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Dental crown reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Crutches
Crutches are over-the-counter items that do not require a prescription for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Crutches reimbursement is not eligible with a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Crystalens
Crystalens reimbursement is an eligible medical expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA). Crystalens reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
CT Scan
CT Scans are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited care flexible spending accounts (LCFSA).