Eligible Health Care Expenses List

Air conditioner reimbursement may in limited circumstances be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Air conditioner reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Air filter reimbursement may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Air filter reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Air purifiers may be eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). In order to qualify, the primary purpose of the air purifier must be for treatment, diagnosis, mitigation or cure of a medical condition or disease and the air purifier must not be purchased but for that primary purpose. Air purifiers are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Airfare related to medical treatment is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Airfare related to medical treatment is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Airfare related to dental, vision, or preventive care may be eligible with a limited purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). A benefits administrator will require information and documentation to prove that the air fare is in fact related to medical care.

Alcoholism treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Alcoholism treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Some plan administrators may require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) for reimbursement.

Allergy medicine reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Allergy medicine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Allergy products and treatment (non-drug allergy treatment products like pillows, vacuum cleaners, etc.) are sometimes eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician. The reimbursable amount is limited to the excess cost of the special item when compared with a normally priced item and only when the primary purpose for diagnosis, treatment, mitigation or cure of a disease. Allergy products and treatment are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) and a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Allergy testing reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Allergy testing reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Aloe Vera creams and ointments reimbursement may be eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). Aloe Vera creams and ointments are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).

Alopecia treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician. However, normal male pattern baldness treatment is not eligible, if the sole purpose is to enhance appearance as this would be considered a cosmetic expense. Alopecia treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Alternative healer reimbursement (provided that the service is eligible) is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Alternative healer reimbursement may be eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) if the expense is dental or vision related. Alternative healer reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Some benefits administrators my require documentation to support that treatment from the alternative healer was primarily used to treat a specific medical condition. Speak with your benefits administrator about what type of information if any may be required for an alternative healer expense to qualify.

Alternative treatment reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Alternative treatment reimbursement, if related to vision or dental expenses, may be eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Alternative treatment reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Some benefits administrators may require documentation to support that treatment from the alternative healer was primarily for the treatment of a specific medical condition and not for general health. Speak with your benefits administrator about what type of information if any may be required for an alternative healer expense to qualify.

Ambulance and emergency room reimbursement, including air lifts and flights to hospitals, is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ambulance and emergency room reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Analgesics (painkillers) are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Analgesics are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Anesthesia is eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA). Anesthesia is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).