Yes, a walker is eligible for purchase with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
Why Is a Walker FSA/HSA Eligible?
Walkers are considered durable medical equipment (DME) used to assist with mobility for individuals recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or experiencing limited mobility due to age, injury, or disability. Because they serve a medical purpose and support a diagnosed condition, walkers qualify as eligible medical expenses under IRS Code Section 213(d).
According to the SIGIS Eligible Product List Criteria, walkers are fully FSA- and HSA-eligible and do not require a prescription for reimbursement.
FSA- and HSA-eligible walker types include:
Standard walkers
Two-wheeled and four-wheeled walkers
Rollators with seats and brakes
Foldable walkers for transport
Walkers with built-in accessories like baskets or trays (when medically necessary)
These mobility aids are eligible when used to treat or manage a medical condition that impacts balance or walking.
What’s Not Covered?
Walkers that are marketed purely for convenience or lifestyle use without a medical purpose are not eligible. This includes:
Luxury walkers marketed for comfort rather than medical necessity
Walkers bundled with non-medical add-ons like cup holders, phone mounts, or decorative elements (unless medically required)
Used or refurbished equipment sold without labeling or documentation confirming its intended medical use
To qualify, the walker must be marketed and sold as a medical mobility device.
How to Buy a Walker with Your FSA or HSA
You can purchase eligible walkers directly at buyFSA.com using your FSA or HSA card. Every product listed on buyFSA.com is verified as FSA- and HSA-eligible, so there’s no guesswork or reimbursement hassle.
Use your FSA or HSA card at checkout (in-store or online)
Make sure the walker is marketed for medical use
Save your receipt in case your plan administrator requests documentation
Avoid non-medical equipment or accessories not tied to treatment
For more information, visit the SIGIS Eligible Product List Criteria.
