Flexible Spending Account Changes
As of January 1, 2011, the costs of over-the-counter medications will be reimbursed under a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) only if the medications are purchased with a doctor’s prescription. These restrictions do not apply to the purchase of insulin.
Note: Flexible Spending Accounts are sometimes called Flexible Spending Arrangements. Health Reimbursement Accounts are sometimes called Health Reimbursement Arrangements.
For More Information
- Find out about FSA contribution limits.
- Read questions and answers on over-the-counter medicines and drugs.
- Use our interactive FAQ tool to find answers to insurance cost-related questions or ask your own at answers.healthcare.gov.
Posted on: December 2, 2010
Last updated: January 24, 2012