ALLOWABLE MEDICAL RELATED EXPENSES
FOR
FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLANSThe following are examples of medical related expenses that can be reimbursed through a flexible benefit plan: Acupuncture Laboratory Fees
Ambulance Lasik eye surgery
Artificial Limb Learning disability treatment*
Birth Control Pills Massage therapy*
Body Scans Obstetrical services
Braille books & magazines Optometrist
Braces Orthodentia
Chiropractor Over-the-counter medicines**
Christian Science Practitioner Physicals
Contact Lenses Prescriptions
Co-pays Psychiatric care*
Crutches Sterilization
Deductibles Surgery - not cosmetic
Dental checkups Teeth cleaning
Dentures Transportation to medical care
Eye Examinations Vasectomy
Eyeglasses Weight loss program*
Fertility Treatments Wheelchair
Hearing aids X-rays
Insulin *These items require a doctor's prescription and diagnosis for treatment of a medical condition
**Over-the-counter medicines includes cold medicines, allergy medicines and pain relievers. It DOES NOT include vitamins and dietary supplements.
The IRS annually issues Publication 502 which is available on-line under www.irs.gov. That publication offers additional information on allowable medical expenses.
Medical expenses that improve the appearance of the body but do not "meaningfully promote proper function of the body or prevent or treat illness or disease" are not allowable expenses.
If you are uncertain if a medical expense is allowable, you can contact Total Benefit Services, Inc. at (800) 446-4201. An administrator will be glad to assist you. For a pdf version of this document, please click here.
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