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• What expenses are eligible for reimbursement only if medically necessary? Open Closed

  What expenses are eligible for reimbursement only if medically necessary? Some expenses are eligible for reimbursement only when a doctor or other licensed health care practitioner certifies that they are medica… Read more…the full answer

• What expenses are NOT eligible for reimbursement from my HCFSA? Open Closed

  The following is a list of common medical expenses not eligible for reimbursement. For more complete listings of eligible medical expenses, please refer to Eligible Health Care FSA Expenses… Read more…the full answer

• What kind of over-the-counter medicines or products are eligible for reimbursement through my HCFSA? Open Closed

  All over-the-counter (OTC) medicines or drugs (including insulin) are eligible for reimbursement through a HCFSA. OTC products that are not medicines or drugs (such as sunscreen, bandages or contact lens solution), and are purchased to alleviate o… Read more…the full answer

• Are there any requirements that must be met for an OTC drug to be eligible for reimbursement through my HCFSA? Open Closed

  In accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) that was signed on March 27, 2020, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines or drugs (e.g., acne treatments, allergy and cold medicines, antacids, etc.) are eligible for… Read more…the full answer

• What OTC items are not eligible for reimbursement from my HCFSA? Open Closed

  Over-the-counter items (OTC) items are not eligible for reimbursement if they are normally used for general health or are used even when there is not a medical condition being treated (such as toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, lotion or moisturizer… Read more…the full answer

• Some OTC products can be used either for medical purposes or for general health/cosmetic purposes. Are these dual-purpose items reimbursable? Open Closed

  Any claim for an over-the-counter (OTC) dual-purpose item (which is not a medicine or drug) must be accompanied by additional supporting documentation from a licensed medical practitioner. This documentation must: Be on the licensed h… Read more…the full answer

• When was the Health Care FSA carryover effective? Open Closed

  Carryover became effective with the 2015 benefit period, which began January 1, 2015. … Read more…the full answer

• Who is eligible for carryover? Open Closed

  To be eligible for carryover, participants must have enrolled during Open Season or as a new hire during the year and must meet the following requirements: Be actively employed by a FSAFEDS-participating agency and contributing to a … Read more…the full answer

• How does carryover impact a Health Care FSA or a Limited Expense Health Care FSA? Open Closed

  The most significant change is that expenses reimbursed with carryover funds must be incurred between January 1 (or your effective date) and December 31 (or your separation date). In addition, you must reenroll each year to have access to any car… Read more…the full answer

• Does a carryover count against the $3,400 maximum I'm able to contribute to my HCFSA or LEX HCFSA next year? Open Closed

  Good news! No. You can still contribute up to $3,400 even if you carry over $680 from the previous plan year.… Read more…the full answer