How
To Use an
HSA:
Medical
Savings Account Allowable Medical Expenses
This is a partial listing of items
that are eligible for tax-exempt reimbursement.
For complete information see Department of the Treasury/Internal
Revenue Service Publication 502 (Rev. Nov. 96), "Medical and
Dental Expenses." To order free government publications and forms,
call 1-800-829-3676.
Refer to your policy to determine whether the allowable expense is
considered a covered benefit and may be used to meet the deductible.
Allowable
Expenses
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- Acupuncture
- Alcoholism treatment
- Ambulance
- Artificial Limb
- Artificial Teeth
- Birth Control Pills (by prescription)
- Certain Capital Expenses
- Chiropractors
- Christian Science Practitioners
- Contact Lenses
- Cosmetic Surgery (if due to injury, trauma, or disease)
- Crutches
- Dental Treatment
- Dermatologist
- Drug Addiction Treatment (impatient)
- Drugs (prescription)
- Eyeglasses
- Guide Dog
- Gynecologist
- Hearing Aids
- Hospital Services
- Laboratory Fees
- Lead-Based Paint Removal
- Learning Disability Fees (prescription)
- Life-Care Fees
- Lodging (for out patient treatment)
- Meals (associated with receiving treatments)
- Mentally Retarded (specialized homes)
- Nursing Care
- Nursing Homes
- Obstetrician
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- Operating Room Cost
- Ophthalmologist
- Optician
- Organ Transplant (including
donor's expense)
- Orthodonture
- Orthopedic shoes
- Orthopedist
- Osteopath
- Oxygen and Equipment
- Pediatrician
- Podiatrist
- Post-Nasal Treatments
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription medicines
- Prosthesis
- PSA Test
- Psychiatrist
- Psychologist
- Radium Treatment
- Specialists
- Spinal Tests
- Splints
- Surgeon
- Telephones and Television
for the Hearing Impaired
- Therapy
- Transportation Expenses for
Health Care Treatment
- Vaccines
- Vitamins (if prescribed)
- Wheelchair
- X-Rays
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Non-Allowable
Expenses
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- Advance
Payment for Future Medical Expenses
- Athletic
Club Membership
- Automobile
Insurance Premium
- Boarding
School Fees
- Bottled
Water
- Commuting
Expenses for the Disabled
- Cosmetics
and Hygiene Products
- Diaper
Service
- Domestic
Help
- Funeral
Expenses
- Health
Programs at Resorts, Health Clubs and Gyms
- Illegal
Operations and Treatments
- Illegally
Procured Drugs
- Maternity
Clothes
- Nonprescription
Medications
- Premiums
for Life, Disability and Other Accident Insurance
- Scientology
Counseling
- Smoking
Cessation Programs
- Social
Activities
- Special
Foods/Beverages
- Travel
for General Health Improvement
- Tuition
in a Particular School for Problem Children
- Weight
Loss Programs
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Contact Information:
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Health Savings
Virginia
Joseph T. Horvath
2342 W. Main St.
Salem, VA 24153 |
Toll Free: |
(800) 383-7729 |
| Phone: |
(540) 380-5650 (Salem) |
| Fax: |
(540) 380-5654 |
| E-mail |
jthorvath@msn.com |
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