The following lists provide a brief summary of the information described in IRS Publication 502. The lists are intended to serve as a quick reference to help determine whether or not an expense may be eligible for HSA reimbursement. This information is provided with the understanding that HSAEd is not providing tax advice. Tax advice should be obtained from a professional tax advisor. IRS Publication 502 can be found online at www.irs.gov or ordered from the IRS by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM. Qualified Medical Expenses Eligible For Reimbursement
Acupuncture Alcoholism treatment Ambulance services Anesthesia Artificial limbs Birth control pills (by prescription) Blood tests Braces Cardiographs Chiropractic services Contact lenses Contraceptive devices Crutches Dental treatments Dental x-rays Dentures Diagnostic services Drug addiction therapy Eyeglasses Hearing aids and batteries Hospital services Insulin Lab tests		Optician services Oral surgery Organ transplants (including donor’s expenses) Orthopedic shoes Oxygen and oxygen equipment Physician services Physiotherapist Postnatal treatments Prenatal care Prescription medicines Psychiatric services Psychotherapy Splints Sterilization Surgery Therapy equipment Vaccines Vasectomy Vitamins (if prescribed) Wheelchairs X-rays
Expenses Not Eligible For Reimbursement
Advance payment for services to be rendered next year Athletic club membership Boarding school fees Bottled water Commuting expenses of a disabled person Cosmetic surgery and procedures Cosmetics, hygiene products and similar items Diaper service Domestic help Funeral, cremation or burial expenses Health programs offered by resort Hotels, health clubs and gyms Illegal operations and treatments Illegally procured drugs	Maternity clothes Premiums for life insurance, income protection, disability, loss of limbs, sight or similar benefits Scientology counseling Social activities Special foods or beverages Specially designed car for handicapped other than autoette or special equipment Stop smoking programs Swimming pool Travel for general health improvement Tuition and travel expenses for sending a problem child to a particular school Vitamins (non-prescription) Weight loss programs (e.g., Weight Watchers)