Surprising items you can buy with your FSA funds before that money expires

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Medicine, deductibles and copayments are well-known expenses that workers can cover using funds from their Flexible Spendings Account (FSA.)

FSA funds can be applied to a range of medical items and operations including acupuncture, inpatient’s treatment for alcohol and drug addiction, service animals and more.

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Here are 15 surprising medical items you can pay for with FSA funds, according to an IRS publication:

  • Artificial Limb
  • Artificial Teeth
  • Birth Control Pills
  • Braille Books and Magazines
  • Breast Pumps and Supplies
  • Car
  • Contact Lenses
  • Crutches
  • Diagnostic Devices
  • Eyeglasses
  • Eye Surgery
  • Guide Dog or Other Service Animal
  • Hearing Aids
  • Home Care
  • Home Improvements

Unique requirements must be met in order for FSA funds to be applied for the following medical items.

For more information, refer to the IRS by clicking here.


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