random flex spending question

Re: random flex spending question

• cecilyandgautam member

  May 2014 edited May 2014

  With my FSA, diapers & wipes are not eligible unless you need a Rx brand version due to a skin condition that's diagnosed by your ped. So, basically never, but diaper cream is covered. 

  
  

  Many OTCs, but not all are covered. Our FSA has a "juke box" to help you determine what's covered. 

  
  

  Edit: About half the OTCs that we used to have covered now require a Dr's Rx for the OTC product, but you can still get pregnancy tests, certain kind of vitamins, first aid supplies, without a note. We got our ped to write a Rx for infant Tylenol, Advil, etc and stocked up on that - wasn't an issue. Any breastfeeding supplies is covered - spare parts, pump rental fees, BM storage bags, etc. 

  

  
  

  
  

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• Pips09 member

  May 2014

  Generally, OTC medications are only covered if you've got a doctor's prescription for them. This changed a couple of years ago, you used to be able to buy anything OTC. I've never heard of diapers and wipes being covered, but it might be possible, again with a  doctors prescription for some kind of specialty product. I would not expect regular type of stuff to be covered at all.

  
  

  
  
  
  
  

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• dizzycooks member

  May 2014

  FYI first aid kits are covered and there are all sorts of useful things in there!

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• itsmevkb member

  May 2014

  This is one of the flaws of the ACA, in my opinion, in addition to the reduced cap on contributions.  Prior to the ACA, you could buy over the counter medications and get reimbursed but now you need a doctor to write you a prescription for everything from diaper rash cream to Tylenol.  The IRS has information on what exactly you can and cannot use your flex spending for.

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• Allison546 member

  May 2014

  I haven't tried using my FSA for anything other than medical bills/co-pays/prescriptions, but my understanding is things you can buy OTC are not covered.

   

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  

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• djm31012 member

  May 2014

  Thanks everyone. I just did some digging and found the list of whats included. random that tylenol isnt, but band-aids are....

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