For more
information on HSA's, visit this
HSA FACT SHEET.
HSA Common Questions
What are qualified medical expenses?
Recently
added information from the IRS regarding HSA
qualified expenses:
irs.gov
A qualified medical expense is one for medical care
as defined by Internal Revenue Code Section 213(d).
The expenses must be primarily to alleviate or
prevent a physical or mental defect or illness,
including dental and vision. Most expenses for
medical care will fall under IRC Section 213(d).
However, some expenses do not qualify.
A
few examples are:
Surgery
for purely cosmetic reasons
Health
club dues
Illegal
operations or treatment
Maternity
clothes
Toothpaste,
toiletries, and cosmetics
No
over the counter medications without a prescription
