What Expenses Are Not Eligible?
Below is a partial list of many of the medical expenses and items purchased for your personal well being that are not eligible for payment under a spending account. Any medication used to promote general health such as vitamins and herbal remedies are not eligible as well.
- cosmetic surgery or procedures of any kind
- health club memberships
- supplements prescribed by an alternative provider – e.g. naturopath or acupuncturist
- over-the-counter vitamins
- chapstick
- dietary supplements
- herbal remedies
Please refer to the IRS publication 502, "Medical and Dental Expenses" or Section 213d of the Internal Revenue Code as a guide to covered expenses.