acupuncture and fsa

nikinikinine

can you apply for reimbursement through your FSA for acupuncture? 

ETA: I've seen on some company websites that you can, but my husband's benefit is unclear. 

roselln2

Mine allows for reimbursement, but I believe that they need a doctor to write a letter about the medical purpose for the acupuncture.

svp1537

We turn my acupuncture bills into FSA and they have paid all of them without any questions. My acu place has a special form/reciept for FSA patients.

GenRN45

as the FSA is federal, the only thing that the individual companies can regulate is how much they allow. They cannot alter what is eligible.

Acupuncture is 100% reimbursable through FSA. You don't need a doctor's note.

nikinikinine

sweet, thanks ladies. This is our first year doing an FSA so it's all new to me.

cocojack10

When I signed up with FSA, that was one of the items they noted was covered.  GL

jannasmith

Hi All,

I administer FSAs for a living and yes the company can decide NOT to cover acupuncture.  However, with all the clients we administer, I do not have a single one that restricts that.

Companies can limit the amount you can put into the plan and they can decide NOT to cover items that the IRS guidelines may say are allowable, so it's always important to check with the company offering the plan.

Good luck!