IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ITEMS THAT MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE UNDER YOUR PLAN
We are seeing more websites and situations where companies are misleading customers to believe that certain expenses can be paid or reimbursed under their FSA. Even the FSA Store has questionable items that are being marketed as potentially eligible. So, it is important that you contact SABC before purchasing items that are out of the norm. As IRS Notice, IR-2025 points out “Some companies mistakenly claim that notes from doctors based merely on self-reported health information can convert non-medical food, wellness and exercise expenses into medical expenses, but this documentation actually does not.” So be aware and contact our office should you have questions.
It is important to note that many of the following items are generally not allowed even with a doctor’s letter of necessity:
Exercise equipment – that is for general well-being and not reimbursable under a flexible spending account. There are rare exceptions, but you must obtain approval from our office before purchasing.
Vitamins and minerals – Vitamins and minerals are generally considered items for general well-being and are in most cases not reimbursable under an FSA plan, even with a doctor’s letter of medical necessity. There are some situations and conditions that require vitamins treatment that may be allowed. Please contact our office before purchasing the item for approval.
GYM memberships – Gym memberships, even with a doctor’s letter, are generally never eligible. Please contact our office if you have extenuating circumstances for us to evaluate.
Also, items like orthopedic shoes with a letter of medical necessity, can be reimbursed, but we can only reimburse the cost difference between a regular shoe and the orthopedic shoe.
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FSA STORE
We provide a link to the FSA Store as a convenience to our customers. The FSA Store is not operated by SABC, and we cannot be held responsible for incorrect information listed on their website. To continue to their site, click here.
