This year, the CARES Act added several items to the list of qualified expenses you can use your FSA for. Over-the-counter medication: Cold medicine, ibuprofen, acetaminophen or allergy medicine- all of these are qualifying expenses this year. If you’ve purchased a thermometer or a pulse oximeter, one of those devices that measures the amount of oxygen in your blood, you can get reimbursed for those from your FSA. Menstrual Products: If you need tampons, pads, liners or any product to help with your period, buy them now. you can use FSA money to pay for band-aids and other first aid kit supplies, sunscreen, pregnancy test kits, breast pumps, eye glasses and contacts.