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Help me spend $1000 (from Flex Spending Account)

JodiLinn503JodiLinn503
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We had my employer pull $1000 pre-tax for our flexible spending account this year. Unfortunately (well, I guess it should be "fortunately") we haven't had many dr visits, copays, etc. to use it on and have used less than $150. What would you suggest we spend it on???
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Re: Help me spend $1000 (from Flex Spending Account)

  • kristalovesjaredkristalovesjared member

    If you haven't been to the dentist, then go! :)

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  • seattlestefseattlestef member

    OTC Medicine for your family

    Are you considering getting an IUD anytime soon? It would be worth doing this year if you want one anyway.

    Make appts with any specialists you need to see - dermatologist to do a body scan for moles, cardiologist if there is any need, eye doctor etc.

    I think a breast pump applies.... maybe if you need one now or want one for a future baby?

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  • WatchPotWatchPot
    imageseattlestef:

    OTC Medicine for your family

    Are you considering getting an IUD anytime soon? It would be worth doing this year if you want one anyway.

    Make appts with any specialists you need to see - dermatologist to do a body scan for moles, cardiologist if there is any need, eye doctor etc.

    I think a breast pump applies.... maybe if you need one now or want one for a future baby?

    Healthcare reform changed the rules for what you can buy OTC with Flex dollars.

     New glasses/contacts or corrective surgery

    Dental or orthodontia (if needed)

    Dermotology is covered:  Go get some facials or "skin treatments"

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  • coribeccacoribecca
    Drugstore.com has an FSA store with a bunch of items.
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  • seattlestefseattlestef member
    Oh how about some massages at the Chiropractor?
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  • Seattle_JiLLnSeattle_JiLLn
    Do you have any day care expenses?  Don't those count?
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  • one2andnow3one2andnow3 member
    We bought a really good inner ear thermometer and baby tylonol with some of our flex account.
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  • Em7.31.04Em7.31.04

    imageSeattle_JiLLn:
    Do you have any day care expenses?  Don't those count?

    My FSAs are separate, one for daycare & one for healthcare.  They aren't interchangeable.  I'm guessing this is how hers is set up. 

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  • koosh ballkoosh ball member

    Just FYI, massages don't count without a prescription from the doctor. OTC aren't covered anymore is my understanding.

    My favorite way to use FSA is with eyeglasses/sunglasses and drugstore.com FSA store.

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  • JodiLinn503JodiLinn503
    imageEm7.31.04:

    imageSeattle_JiLLn:
    Do you have any day care expenses?  Don't those count?

    My FSAs are separate, one for daycare & one for healthcare.  They aren't interchangeable.  I'm guessing this is how hers is set up. 

    Yes, mine is the same as Emily's. We have a daycare expense account and a healthcare FSA.

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