Benefit Solutions, Inc.1210 Sycamore Sq. Dr, Suite 200 Midlothian, Virginia 23113
Phone Number:(804)
379-0909
Fax:(804) 379-5898
WHAT CAN YOU GET REIMBURSED FOR OUT OF A MEDICAL
REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT?
A more detailed listing is available after
logging in as a member.
Reimburseable Items
All tax deductions authorized under Section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code
plus certain over-thecounter medicines and drugs can be reimbursed under your medical reimbursement account. Examples
are shown below but this listing is not all-inclusive. Please see our website
or call if you have a question about something not on
the list.
Acupuncture Air purifier*
Allergy medicine (ex: Claritin, Sudafed)
Annual physicals
Antacids/laxatives
Artificial limbs
Bandages/Carpal Tunnel wrist support
Blood pressure monitoring
devices
Braces/Orthodontics
Breast pump*
Breast reconstruction
surgery (After a mastectomy)
Chiropractors
Contact lenses &
supplies
Contraceptives/Condoms/Foam
Co-pays & deductibles
Cough drops/syrups
Crutches/wheelchairs
Dietary Supplements*
Dental checkups/bridges/crowns
Dentures & denture adhesives
Diabetic Supplies
Drug or alcohol dependency treatments
Drugs
& Medications (prescription & certain non-prescription)
Equipment cost & maintenance
Eye glasses (reading and
prescription)
Fiber Supplements* (to treat a medical condition for a
limited time)
First Aid kits
Glucosamine/Chondroitin* (for
arthritis)
Health club dues*##
Hearing devices & batteries
Herbal products*
Ice Packs
Incontinence supplies
Lab &
Diagnostic Fees
Lactose Intolerance pills*
Laser Eye Surgery
Motion sickness medicine
Nasal sprays
Nasal strips* (for
snoring)
Nursing Fees
Ointments/Creams (for muscle or joint pain)
Orthopedic shoes
Pain Relievers (ex: Aspirin, Advil)
Pedialyte
Physical & mental therapy
Pregnancy test kits
Prenatal
vitamins
Rubbing Alcohol
Sinus medication
Sleeping Aids
Smoking Cessation programs
Special home/school for disabled*
Special home modifications for disabled*
Sunburn treatment/cream
Sterilization fees
Suppositories/Creams for Hemorrhoids
Take-home screening kits (HIV, colon cancer)
Telephone/television
for deaf
Thermometers
Veterinary fees for dog that assists persons
with physical disabilities
Visine Vitamins*
Wart removal
treatments
Water purifier*
Weight loss programs/products*
* doctor/medical practitioner note required stating the name
of the patient, the specific medical condition, the time frame of the
treatment, and that the treatment is not cosmetic in nature.
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only if individual joined to treat a disease, such as obesity. Not
reimburseable if member before diagnosis.
Not Reimburseable
There are some medical expenses that are
not reimbursable out of a medical reimbursement account. Medicines or
drugs cannot be reimbursed if they are considered dietary supplements,
toiletries, cosmetic, or personal use items. Examples of these expenses
include:
Chapstick
Deodorants
Eye/Facial
Makeup/Preparations
Face cream/cleaner
Fingernail Polish
Foreign drugs if not legal in US
Hair color/waves
Health/dental insurance
Hygiene/feminine products
Medicated
Shampoos/Soaps
Moisteners/Acne Creams
Mouthwash
Teeth
whitening
Toothbrushes/toothpaste
Vitamins – for general health
Weight loss food