Eligible Health Care Expenses List
Ear wax removal products are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) products with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Ear wax removal reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Eczema treatment products are eligible over-the-counter (OTC) products with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Eczema treatment is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). If these treatments are being used for general moisturizing plus eczema treatment, these products may require additional documentation.
Fees for educational classes for medical conditions are eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fees for education classes for medical conditions are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Egg and embryo storage, when stored temporarily and to the extent necessary for immediate use may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Fees for egg and embryo storage are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Egg donor fees for the individual, spouse or dependent, including legal, donor, testing and agency fees, when deemed medically necessary by a doctor who has provided a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Egg donor fees are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Egg recipient fees for the individual, spouse or dependent, including legal, recipient, testing and agency fees, when deemed medically necessary by a doctor who has provided a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Egg recipient fees are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Elastics for athletes are over-the-counter (OTC) items eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Elastics for athletes are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Elder care reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Elder care may qualify under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) when the elder lives with the account holder for 8 or more hours per day.
Electric toothbrushes are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement accounts (HRA), dependent care flexible spending accounts, and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA) because they are general health products.
Electrolysis is a cosmetic procedure, therefore it is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Electrolyte replacements for babies for the prevention or treatment of dehydration are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Electrolyte replacement reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Electrolyte replacements for the prevention or treatment of dehydration that do not contain added supplements are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Other types of electrolyte replacements or oral rehydration solutions may require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) to be eligible for reimbursement with these types of accounts. Electrolyte replacement reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Electronic cigarettes are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). If in the rare case an electronic cigarette is recommended or required for smoking cessation, it could qualify under an FSA, HSA or HSA with appropriate documentation such as a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). If you’re unsure as to whether or not the product will qualify for reimbursement for you, speak with your benefits administrator.
Electrotherapy Pain Relief Device reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Electrotherapy Pain Relief Device reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
Elevated toilet seats are medical products eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Elevated toilet seat reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
