OutpatientMD.com identifies potential FSA eligible items as a free service to our customers.  This helps simplify the use of Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and (FSARx) programs. We clearly mark over-the-counter (OTC) products most likely to be eligible for reimbursement with the following icons:

To help eliminate any additional paperwork, keep track of all your FSA-eligible purchases, provide a receipt to your administrator or keep for your personal records.

Note: Although the IRS sets guidelines for FSA programs, individual employers always have the final determination of which expenses are covered by their FSA programs.

Effective January 1, 2011, Health Reform legislation has changed the products that are FSA eligible and can be purchased with an FSA debit card. OutpatientMD will continue to be a valuable resource for FSA participants. A Flexible Spending Account, or FSA, is a special account that allows you to set aside part of your pre-tax wages to pay for certain healthcare expenses for you and your family. Eligible expenses include hundreds of over-the-counter products.

Items such as cough medicines, pain relievers, digestive aids, and allergy medications will no longer be eligible for purchase using FSA or HRA payment cards. Customers who wish to be reimbursed from their FSA/HRA plan may purchase these items using some other form of payment and then submit a manual reimbursement request accompanied by a doctor's prescription to their FSA/HRA plan administrator.

FSA: OTC items that are still available under most FSA programs are marked with

Examples of these items are:

Band Aids, Birth Control, Braces, Diagnostic Tests, Diagnostic Monitors, Bandages & Wraps, First Aid Supplies, Diabetic Supplies, Wheelchairs, Canes, Rollators and Walkers.

FSARx: OTC items most likely to be eligible for reimbursement by FSA/HRA programs.
These items are marked with

Examples of these items are:

Acid Controllers, Allergy Medications, Antibiotics, Anti-Diarrheals, Anti-Gas, Anti-Itch, Baby/Diaper Rash Creams, Cold, Cough & Flu Items, Digestive Aids, Feminine Hygiene, Hemorrhoidal Care, Laxatives, Pain Relief and Sleeping Aids.

How do I apply for reimbursement for FSARx items?

Simply visit your doctor and obtain a prescription for your OTC items. Purchase the products from outpatientMD and retain your receipt. Submit the prescription, receipt and follow your FSA administrators claim process.

The IRS sets the guidelines for FSA product eligibility and individual FSA plans have the final determination of which expenses are covered by their particular FSA program.