Reimbursable Expenses
Flexible Benefit Plan
This non-exhaustive list of expenses reimbursable by your Medical Flexible Spending Account is based on Internal Revenue Code 213(d). Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about eligible expenses.
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Reimbursable with a Prescription
Over-the-counter drugs and medicines now require a prescription for FSA reimbursement. The prescription must be written by a physician on an official prescription pad and must include the name of the patient, the specific OTC drug or medicine, and the number of refills or duration of treatment. You may submit a copy of the prescription and a receipt for purchase of the product with your reimbursement claim form.
- Acid control medication - Prevacid, Prilosec, Zantac, etc.
- Acne treatment
- Allergy medication - Zyrtec, Claritin, etc.
- Antacids - Tums, etc.
- Anti-itch medication
- Cold medication
- Cough drops
- Nicotine patches or gum
- Pain relievers - Advil, Tylenol, etc.
- Sleep aids
Reimbursable with Letter of Medical Necessity
These items may be reimbursable if accompanied by a note from a doctor recommending the item to treat a specific medical condition. Other special rules may apply.
- Cord blood storage
- Home improvements for medical conditions
- Massage therapy
- Nutritionist
- Orthopedic/diabetic shoes (not mass-produced)
- Vitamins & nutritional supplements (only if recommended by a doctor for a specific medical condition)
- Weight loss to treat existing disease
- Wigs
- Cosmetic surgery (unless restorative)
- Finance charges
- Imported drugs (Canada, Mexico)
- Insurance premiums for individual policies
- Long term care expenses
- Marriage counseling
- Missed appointment fees
- Personal hygiene products
- Spa fees
- Shoes (mass-produced)
- Teeth whitening
- Toothbrushes
- Warranties


