Eligible Health Care Expenses List

Bio Freeze 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). Bio Freeze is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

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

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

Birth control (Rx) reimbursement is eligible with a prescription with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Birth control is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). OTC birth control products, such as condoms, will not require a prescription for reimbursement.

Birthing 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 and a Letter of Medical Necessity may be required to indicate what part of the expense is medical and therefore 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. Birthing classes are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

A birthing coach may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) to the extent the coach provides medical care with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Birthing coach reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bleaching, teeth whitening is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) because it is for cosmetic purposes and does not treat a medical condition.

Blepharoplasty reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) as it is a cosmetic procedure and not a qualified medical expense.

A fee associated with blood donation for subsequent use by the account holder, spouse or eligible dependent is a qualified medical expense with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA). A fee for blood donation is not eligible for reimbursement for account holders or qualified dependents under limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) and dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA).

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

Blood storage reimbursement is sometimes eligible if it is needed to treat an existing or imminently probable disease. A Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is usually required for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Blood storage reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Blood sugar test kits and test strips are over-the-counter (OTC) items are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Blood sugar test kits and test strip reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Body restoration technique reimbursement may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a licensed professional to treat a specific medical condition with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (FSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Body restoration technique reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Body scan reimbursement is eligible even if the individual is not experiencing symptoms of illness and has not obtained a doctor's recommendation before undergoing the procedure because it is considered diagnosis under the IRS definition of medical care. It is still eligible even if less expensive alternatives exist. Body scan reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Body scan reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

Bonding of the teeth reimbursement may be eligible if required for treatment of a medical condition. A Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a medical professional would be required for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Bonding of the teeth reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).