For the FSAFEDS HCFSA and LEX HCFSA, services listed in this document as eligible (or that meet the "potentially eligible" requirements) are eligible for
reimbursement, if the services are:
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rendered by a health care professional appropriately licensed or certified in the
state in which he or she practices; and
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performed within the scope of the health care professional's license.
For the FSAFEDS DCFSA, services listed in this document as eligible (or that meet the "potentially eligible" requirements) are eligible for
reimbursement, if the services are:
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for an individual you claim as a dependent on your Federal Tax return who is
under 13 or incapable of self-care; and
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necessary to allow you and your spouse, if married, to work, look for work or
attend school full-time.
*Please note, all "potentially eligible expenses" require a letter of medical necessity from your health care provider in order to be considered eligible for reimbursement. The letter
must include the diagnosis or symptoms for which you, your spouse or dependent are being treated, along with specific information on how the product or service is intended to alleviate symptoms
or improve function. Submitting a LMN for your claim does not guarantee that the expense will be reimbursed.
Condition/Type of Service/Expense |
Account Type |
Eligible Expense |
Potentially Eligible Expense* |
Not Eligible |
Additional Information |
TANNING SALON OR EQUIPMENT |
HCFSA |
|
|
X |
No, if just to improve general health or appearance. |
TANNING SALON OR EQUIPMENT (cont.) |
HCFSA |
|
X |
|
May be reimbursed under a HCFSA for treatment of certain skin disorders, such as eczema and psoriasis. |
TAXES |
HCFSA |
X |
|
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Taxes on medical services and products may be reimbursed under a HCFSA. This includes local, state, service and other taxes. |
TAXI FARE |
HCFSA |
X |
|
|
See TRANSPORTATION |
TEETH WHITENING |
HCFSA LEX HCFSA |
|
|
X |
Teeth whitening products or services to enhance the brightness of your teeth are cosmetic and cannot be reimbursed. |
TEETH WHITENING (cont.) |
HCFSA LEX HCFSA |
|
X |
|
Teeth whitening performed to restore function after an injury or trauma or to correct a congenital disease can be reimbursed. |
TELEPHONE FOR HEARING IMPAIRED |
HCFSA |
X |
|
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Expenses associated with purchasing or repairing special telephone equipment for you, your spouse or dependent with a hearing impairment are eligible for reimbursement under a HCFSA. |
TELEVISION FOR HEARING IMPAIRED |
HCFSA |
|
X |
|
Expenses for equipment that displays the audio of television programming as subtitles for hearing impaired persons are eligible for reimbursement under a HCFSA.
The eligible expense is limited to the cost that exceeds the cost of a non-adapted set.
See CAPITAL EXPENSES. |
TEMPORARY CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE (TCC) PREMIUMS |
HCFSA |
|
|
X |
Under IRS rules, insurance premiums cannot be reimbursed under a health care FSA. |
TOOTHBRUSHES |
HCFSA |
|
|
X |
Toothbrushes, including electric or battery-powered, are personal care items and not eligible for reimbursment. |
TRAIN FARE |
HCFSA |
X |
|
|
See TRANSPORTATION |
TRANSPORTATION |
HCFSA |
|
X |
|
Costs of transportation to/from locations of medical care/service may be eligible for reimbursement from your health care FSA, but only if certain requirements are met. Please click here for details.
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TRANSPORTATION, to and from the day/elder care provider |
DCFSA |
|
|
X |
Transportation to and from the day care or elder care location is not eligible.
|
TRICARE PREMIUMS |
HCFSA |
|
|
X |
Under IRS rules, insurance premiums cannot be reimbursed under a health care FSA. |
TRIPS |
HCFSA |
|
|
X |
Excursions taken for a change in environment, general health improvement etc., even those taken on the advice of your health care provider are not an eligible expense. |
TUITION EXPENSES OR FEES |
HCFSA |
|
X |
|
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Eligible expenses listed here are subject to change without notice.
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