| Ear/body piercing
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No
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The cost of ear or body piercing is not a qualified medical expense.
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| Ear plugs
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Yes
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When recommended by a health care professional for a medical condition (such as to protect surgically implanted ear tubes), the cost of ear plugs is a qualified medical expense.
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| Ear wax removal product
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w/Prescription
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The cost of an ear wax removal product is a qualified medical expense. (Examples include Debrox, Murine, etc.)
Must be prescribed by a physician in order to be reimbursed, when purchased on or after 1/1/2011. |
| Educational classes
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Yes
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The cost of an educational class specific to a medical condition (such as learning to manage diabetes or learning Braille) is a qualified medical expense. Submit evidence of the medical condition, as well as a description of the class, conference or seminar, with the request for reimbursement.
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No
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The cost of an educational class not specific to a medical condition or for general well-being (such as care for newborn or breast feeding) is not a qualified medical expense.
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| Egg donor fees
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Yes
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Amounts paid by the FSA participant for egg donor fees, agency fees and legal fees for preparation of the egg donor's contract are qualified medical expenses. Also see Fertility.
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Yes
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When the egg donor is covered by the FSA, amounts paid for the egg donor's medical and psychological testing are reimbursable from the donor's FSA.
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No
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When the recipient is covered by the FSA, amounts paid for the egg donor's medical and psychological testing are not reimbursable from the recipient's FSA.
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| Eggs and embryos, storage fees for
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Yes
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Amounts paid for the temporary storage of eggs and embryos may be qualified medical expenses, when necessary for immediate conception. Submit proof with the request for reimbursement that storage is for immediate conception, and not for long-term storage or future use. Also see Egg donor fees; and Fertility.
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No
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Amounts paid for long-term storage of eggs and embryos are not qualified medical expenses.
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| Electrolysis
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See Cosmetic treatment; and Hair removal or transplant.
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| Elevator
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See Capital expenses.
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| Exercise equipment and exercise program
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Yes
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When recommended by a health care professional for a medical condition, the cost of exercise equipment or an exercise program is a qualified medical expense. Submit evidence of medical necessity (e.g., prescription, doctor's note) with the request for reimbursement.
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No
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The cost of exercise equipment or an exercise program for improvement of general health is not a qualified medical expense.
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| Expectorant
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w/Prescription
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The cost of an expectorant is a qualified medical expense. (Examples include Broncolin, Mucinex, TheraFlu, Tussin EX, etc.)
Must be prescribed by a physician in order to be reimbursed, when purchased on or after 1/1/2011. |
| Experimental drugs
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Yes
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The cost of a legally-obtained experimental drug for medical care is a qualified medical expense.
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| Eye exam
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Yes
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The cost of an eye exam is a qualified medical expense.
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| Eyeglasses, supplies (storage case, replacement cost, etc.), warranties
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Yes
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When prescribed for vision correction, amounts paid for the following items are qualified medical expenses:
- prescription eyewear and supplies (eyeglasses, goggles, safety glasses, sports eyewear, sunglasses)
- tinting of prescription eyewear
- eye exams (refractions)
- over-the-counter reading glasses and other vision aids (prescription not required for over-the-counter reading glasses and other vision aids)
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Yes
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Amounts paid for warranties and cleaners for the items listed above are also qualified medical expenses.
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No
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Amounts paid for over-the-counter sunglasses, as well as eyeglasses not needed for vision correction or reading, are not qualified medical expenses.
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| Eye surgery
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See LASIK and laser eye surgery.
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