Yes, a blood pressure monitor is eligible for reimbursement with a Flexible Savings Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
Why Are Blood Pressure Monitors FSA/HSA Eligible?
Blood pressure monitors qualify for reimbursement through a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) because they are considered essential medical devices used to monitor and manage hypertension, heart disease, or other cardiovascular conditions that require regular blood pressure tracking.
Under IRS guidelines, medical expenses for equipment that aids in diagnosing, treating, or preventing a medical condition are eligible for reimbursement. Blood pressure monitors fall within this category because they provide critical health information that helps individuals and healthcare providers manage and assess medical conditions effectively.
Additionally, blood pressure monitors are often recommended by doctors as part of a treatment or health management plan, further solidifying their classification as a medically necessary expense rather than a general wellness product.
How to Purchase a Blood Pressure Monitor Using Your FSA/HSA
Choose your blood pressure monitor online at buyFSA.com or in the buyFSA app. Click the product image to open the product page, and click the shopping cart icon to add the item to your cart. When ready to pay, head to your cart by selecting the shopping bag icon in the top right-hand corner.
In your cart, review your order to ensure the correct products and product amounts are included. Once you’re happy, click checkout to proceed to payment. At this final stage, add your details in the form provided, including your contact, delivery, and FSA/HSA information. Click pay now (FSA/HSA).
For those paying out of pocket for post-purchase reimbursement, enter your regular credit card details instead of your FSA/HSA card number. Upload your payment receipt to submit your claim to your FSA/HSA provider. Include the following to streamline your claim:
Name of the provider
Date of purchase or service rendered (the services rendered must be within the FSA’s plan year)
Description of items/services rendered
Itemized list of products purchased with UPCs (if procuring items at a retailer that doesn’t accept FSA cards or if using a regular credit card)
Total amount of purchase
