Examples of Allowable Over-the-Counter Medical Items
For
Flexible Benefit Plans

Allowable over-the-counter items

Acid indigestion relief
Acne medication
Athletes foot medicine
Allergy relief medication
Band-Aids
Bandages
Bowel problem relief
Cold relief medication
Condoms
Contact lens solutions
Corn pads
Cough drops
Cough syrup
Eardrops
Eye drops
Pain relief medication

Non-allowable over-the-counter items

Diapers (unless adult with medical problem)
Kleenex
Tampons
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Vitamins (unless prescribed by a doctor for a medical condition)

Items that treat a medical condition or disease would probably be allowable. Items that are for hygiene or general good health are not allowable.

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