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Convalescent Home
The cost of medical care provided in a convalescent home or nursing home (for ex., following a hospital stay or surgery) is a qualified medical expense. This includes the cost of meals and lodging in the convalescent home if the main reason for being there is to receive medical care. Under these conditions, these expenses would be eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Convalescent home reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Cooling Gel Sheets for Fever Reduction
Cooling gel sheets for fever reduction reimbursement is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cooling gel sheets for fever reduction are not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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CoolSculpting
Coolsculpting, or cryolipolysis, is a cosmetic procedure and therefore not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Cord Blood Storage
Cord blood storage is sometimes eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a physician if it is to treat an existing or imminently probable disease with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cord blood storage reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Corn Remover
Corn remover is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Corn remover reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Corneal Keratotomy
Corneal keratotomy is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), and limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Corneal keratotomy is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Corneal Ring Segments
The cost of these devices implanted in the eye to correct vision is an eligible medical expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Corneal ring segment reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Cosmetic Procedures
Cosmetic procedures (e.g. facelift, Botox, hair transplants, liposuction, teeth whitening) are usually ineligible, unless the procedure is necessary to improve a deformity due to a congenital abnormality, personal injury or disfiguring disease. Therefore, in the vast majority of cases, cosmetic procedures are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Cosmetics
Cosmetics are not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Cotton Balls
Cotton balls reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Cotton Swabs
Cotton swabs are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Cough Drops
Cough drops are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).
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Cough Suppressant
Cough suppressant is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) medication with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cough suppressant reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Cough Syrup
Cough syrup is an eligible over-the-counter (OTC) item with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cough syrup reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Counseling
Medical or mental health counseling is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and health reimbursement account (HRA). Counseling not for a medical or mental health purpose will typically not qualify, such as marriage or family counseling, unless appropriate documentation is provided. In all types of counseling, an administrator may require a Letter of Medical Necessity. Counseling is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DFSA) or limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).
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COVID-19 Test
COVID-19 Test reimbursement (provided the full cost has not been covered by a health plan) is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). COVID-19 Test reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).
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CPAP Cleaning Products
CPAP cleaning supplies are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP cleaning supplies reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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CPAP Hose Holder
A CPAP hose holder is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP hose holder reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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CPAP Machine
A CPAP machine is eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP machine reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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CPAP Mask and Headgear
A CPAP mask and headgear are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP mask and headgear reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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CPAP Pillow
CPAP pillows are generally eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). CPAP pillow reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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CPR Class
CPR class reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), as it does not relate to the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
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Cranberry Pills
If used primarily to treat a medical condition, cranberry pills may be eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). Cranberry pills are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).
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Cranial Sacral Therapy
When used to treat a specific medical condition, the cost of cranial sacral therapy may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Cranial sacral therapy reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Crowns (Dental)
Crowns (dental) may be eligible if they are for dental treatment and not for a cosmetic purpose. A Letter of Medical Necessity from a medical professional is likely required for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA), health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Dental crown reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Crutches
Crutches are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Crutches reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Crystalens
Crystalens reimbursement is an eligible medical expense with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Crystalens reimbursement is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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CT Scan
CT Scans are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). They are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).
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Daith Piercing
A daith piercing may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Daith piercing is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).
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Dance Lessons
The cost of dance lessons is not an eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Dandruff Shampoo
The excess cost of dandruff shampoo over the cost of average shampoo may be eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Dandruff shampoo is not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).
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Daycare
Daycare expenses are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). However, the cost of daycare is a qualified eligible expense under a dependent care FSA (DCFSA) if it allows the account holder to be gainfully employed or look for work.
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Decongestant
Decongestants are over-the-counter (OTC) medicines eligible for reimbursement through a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Decongestants are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Deductible Cost
Deductible costs are related to medical care and treatment and therefore are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Deductible costs are eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) if the expenses are for dental or vision services. Deductible costs are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Defibrillator
A defibrillator is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A defibrillator is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).
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Dehumidifier
A dehumidifier is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Dehydration Treatment
Dehydration treatments are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Dehydration treatments are not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).
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Dental Care
Dental care is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement and limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Dental care is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Dental Cleaning
Dental cleaning is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Dental cleaning is not eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Dental Dam
Dental dams are eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), and health reimbursement accounts (HRA). Dental dams are not eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).
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