Due to the vast number of items and services that could be reimbursable under flexible medical reimbursement account, we simply cannot provide a comprehensive list. We can, however, provide you with some examples of products and services, which may prompt you with additional ideas.
Basically, if an item or a service is treating a medical condition, chances are it is reimbursable. You area always welcome to send an email to your administrator or call our office to get a 100% confirmation about something you are considering.
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LIST OF REIMBURSABLE MEDICAL EXPENSES
(IRC SECTION 213)
COST OF:
Artificial limbs & teeth
Automobile modifications for physically handicapped
Birth control
Braille books and magazines
Capital expenses (i.e. ramps, door widening, etc.)
Crutches
Drugs (Legal) and medical supplies
Elastic hose, medically prescribed
Eye glasses, contacts
Hearing aids
Over the counter meds (with Rx)
Oxygen & equipment
Telephone, cost & repair for hearing impaired
Wheelchairs
FEES*:
Acupuncture
Air conditioning to alleviate illness
Alcoholism
Allergy shots
Ambulance hire
Anesthetist
Blood donor (expense)
Chiropodist
Chiropractor
Christian Science Practitioners
Clinic
Co-pays
Dentist
Diagnosis
Diathermy
Doctor
Drug addiction
Examination, physical
Eye examination
Guide dog
Gynecologist
Healing services
Hospital services
Laboratory fees
Lead-paint removal
Lip-reading lessons, for hearing impaired
Lodging for medical care
Mentally handicapped, special home for
Midwife
Nurse
Nursing home
Obstetrician
Occultist
Ophthalmologist
Optician
Optometrist
Oral surgery
Orthodontia
Osteopath
Pattering exercises for physically handicapped
Pediatrician
Physiotherapist
Podiatrist
Practical Nurse
Psychiatric care
Psychiatrist
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalyst
Psychologist
Psychotherapy
Sanitarium
Sex therapist
Schooling for mentally handicapped
Schooling for physically handicapped
Specialist
Sterilization
Surgeon
Surgery
Termination of pregnancy
Therapy
Transplants
Transportation for medical care
Trips for out-of-town medical care
X-rays