Non-Reimbursable Expenses

Flexible Benefit Plan

Examples of Non-Reimbursable Expenses:

• Automobile insurance premiums
• Bottled water
• Cosmetics, toiletries, toothpaste, etc.
• Cosmetic surgery or other similar procedures, unless the surgery or procedure is necessary to ameliorate a deformity arising from, or directly related to, a congenital abnormality, a personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma, or disfiguring disease. "Cosmetic surgery" means any procedure or drug which is directed at improving the patient's appearance and does not meaningfully promote the proper function of the body or prevent or treat illness or disease.
• Cosmetic medications, such as hair-loss treatments
• Costs for sending a problem child to a special school for benefits that the child may receive from the course of study and disciplinary methods
• Custodial care
• Diaper service or diapers
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Health insurance premiums that you or your spouse pay for coverage under another health plan
• Home or automobile improvements
• Household and domestic help (even though recommended by a qualified physician due to an employee's or dependent's inability to perform physical housework)
• Insurance premiums (any kind; cannot pay premiums from a flexible spending account)
• Long-term care services
• Marijuana and other controlled substances, even if prescribed
• Maternity clothes
• New Born Care classes
• Salary expense of a nurse to care for a healthy newborn at home
• Social activities, such as dance lessons (even though recommended by a qualified physician for general health improvement)
• Teeth bleaching or whitening
• Toothbrushes, toothpaste, or mouthwash (even if recommended by a dentist)
• Uniforms or special clothing, such as maternity clothing
• Any item that does not constitute Medical Care as defined under Internal Revenue Code Section 213(d)(1). This section defines medical care as amounts paid for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body.