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Qualified Expenses
The following lists provide a brief summary of the information described in the Internal Revenue Code and IRS publication. The lists are intended to serve as a quick reference to help determine whether or not an expense may be eligible for HSA reimbursement. This information is provided with the understanding that hsa Trustee Services is not providing tax advice. Tax advice should be obtained from a professional tax advisor. IRS Publication 502 can be ordered from the IRS by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). http://www.irs.gov/
| Qualified Medical Expenses Eligible for reimbursement |
Abortion Acupuncture Air conditioner (when necessary for' relief from an allergy or for relief from difficulty in breathing) Alcoholism treatment Ambulance Anesthetists Artificial limbs Autoette (when used for relief of sickness or disability) Birth control pills (by prescription) Blood tests Braces Cardiographs Chiropractor Christian Science Practitioner Contact lenses Contraceptive devices Convalescent home (for medical treatment only) Crutches Dental treatment Dental x-rays Dentures Dermatologist Diagnostic fees Diathermy Drug addiction therapy Drugs (prescription) Eyeglasses Fees paid to health institute prescribed by a doctor FICA and FUTA tax paid for medical care service Fluoridation unit Guide dog Gynecologist Healing services Hearing aid and batteries Hospital bills Hydrotherapy Insulin treatments Lab tests Lead paint removal Legal fees (to authorize treatment for a mental illness) Lodging (away from home for outpa- tient care) Metabolism tests Neurologist
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Nursing (including board and meals) Obstetrician Operating room costs Ophthalmologist Optician Oral surgery Organ transplant (including donor's expenses) Orthopedic shoes Orthopedist Osteopath Oxygen and oxygen equipment Pediatrician Physician Physiotherapist Postnatal treatments Practical nurse for medical services Premiums for long-term care insurance Premiums for continuation coverage required by Federal law (COBRA) premiums for insurance received while receiving unemployment compensation Prenatal care Prescription medicines Psychiatrist Psychoanalyst Psychologist Psychotherapy Radium therapy Registered nurse Special school costs for the handicapped Spinal fluid test Splints Sterilization Surgeon Telephone or TV equipment to assist the hearing impaired Therapy equipment Transportation expenses (relative to health care) Ultra-violet ray treatment Vaccines Vasectomy Vitamins (if prescribed) Wheelchair X-rays |
| Expenses not eligible for reimbursement |
Advance payment for services to be rendered next year Athletic club membership Automobile insurance premium Allocable to medical coverage Boarding school fees Bottled water Commuting expenses of a disabled person Cosmetic surgery and procedures Cosmetics, hygiene products and similar items Diaper service Domestic help Funeral, cremation or burial expenses Health programs offered by resort Hotels, health clubs and gyms Illegal operations and treatments Illegally procured drugs |
Maternity clothes Premiums for life insurance, income Protection, disability, loss of limbs, sight or similar benefits Scientology counseling Social activities Special foods or beverages specially designed car for handicapped other than autoette or special equipment Stop smoking programs Swimming pool Travel for general health improvement Tuition and travel expenses for sending a problem child to a particular school Weight loss programs |

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