Surprise! You Can Use Your FSA Card to Pay for That
August 20, 2022 | submitted by The Nidec Human Resources Team
Sure, you can use your healthcare flexible spending account (FSA) to pay for your daughter’s visit to the ER when she makes a bad slide into home plate and your son’s allergy appointments to survive ragweed season… but did you know you can also use your FSA for other items too? This is a good time to check your accounts to be sure your spending matches your saving for the year.
Your Healthcare FSA Might Pay For…
You might be surprised to learn that your healthcare FSA may be used to pay for prescription sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm with SPF and (when all else fails) aloe to sooth a sunburn. You can’t charge your camping trip, but you can stock up on a first aid kit, a jumbo box of adhesive bandages (in case you come back from the hike with blisters), and even a cold pack for your sore muscles.
In addition, families sending a student off to college this fall can use their FSA card for all of the basics: new glasses, many skincare products, cushioned insoles for the student’s hikes across campus, and even over-the-counter pain relief medications for when they’ve been up “studying” all night.
Use It — Don’t Lose It
You will need to use most of your FSA dollars within this calendar year or you’ll lose them. Wondering how much is in your FSA account? Visit HealthEquity to check your balance today.
