Yes, a first aid kit is eligible for reimbursement with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA). These kits are considered essential medical supplies under IRS Code Section 213(d) and are explicitly listed as eligible expenses.
Why Are First Aid Kits FSA/HSA Eligible?
First aid kits are FSA/HSA eligible because they are classified as medical supplies that help treat or prevent medical conditions and emergencies. They contain essential items, such as bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and medical tape, which are specifically designed to address injuries or illnesses.
The IRS guidelines and SIGIS standards recognize first aid kits as a necessary medical expense, as they provide immediate care for cuts, scrapes, burns, and other minor injuries. The inclusion of first aid kits as reimbursable expenses ensures individuals are prepared to manage unexpected medical needs effectively.
How to Purchase a First Aid Kit With an FSA/HSA
Browse FSA/HSA approved first aid kits on the buyFSA website or in the buyFSA app. Click the shopping cart icon below the product image to add the product to your cart. Once you’ve completed your purchase, access your cart through the shopping bag icon on the top right to proceed to checkout.
In your cart, review your items. If your order is correct, click the checkout button. To complete your payment, fill out your contact, delivery, and FSA/HSA card details in the spaces provided, and click on pay now (FSA/HSA).
If you’re paying with a credit card, complete the form on the checkout page with your regular card details, and then pay. You can still use your payment receipt to request reimbursement by submitting the receipt with the following information:
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
What Other First Aid Items Are FSA/HSA Eligible?
In addition to first aid kits, many individual first aid items are also FSA/HSA eligible, including:
Bandages and Adhesive Bandages: Standard, waterproof, and specialized types for wound care.
Antiseptic Wipes: Alcohol wipes or other antiseptics used to clean wounds.
Gauze and Medical Tape: Used to dress and secure wounds.
Ice Packs: Reusable or instant cold packs to reduce swelling or manage pain.
Burn Cream and Ointments: Medicated creams for treating minor burns.
Thermometers: Digital or infrared thermometers for monitoring temperature.
Disposable Gloves: Non-sterile gloves for safe wound treatment.
These items must be used for medical purposes to qualify for reimbursement.
