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NH, USA
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Posted: 4/13/2019 7:00:23 PM EDT
Long story short, I was looking at the terms of my Health Savings Account at work. Some of the qualifying purchases are things like "first aid kits" and "bandages for torn or injured skin". Has anyone here ever used an HSA to purchase tourniquets, emergency trauma dressings, chest seals, etc. I'm leaving my current employer soon, and don't want my HSA to go to waste, but also don't want to pay taxes and fines because I purchased something that doesn't qualify.
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Posted: 4/13/2019 8:56:04 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By vjf915:
Long story short, I was looking at the terms of my Health Savings Account at work. Some of the qualifying purchases are things like "first aid kits" and "bandages for torn or injured skin". Has anyone here ever used an HSA to purchase tourniquets, emergency trauma dressings, chest seals, etc. I'm leaving my current employer soon, and don't want my HSA to go to waste, but also don't want to pay taxes and fines because I purchased something that doesn't qualify. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 4/13/2019 10:35:22 PM EDT
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My buddie used it for a IFAK a few years ago and it was allowable, not sure if there was any change
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NH, USA
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Posted: 4/14/2019 9:09:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By medicmandan:
We used to be able to. Now I think everything requires a prescription. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By medicmandan:
We used to be able to. Now I think everything requires a prescription. Originally Posted By SBD2:
My buddie used it for a IFAK a few years ago and it was allowable, not sure if there was any change |
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Posted: 4/19/2019 4:41:33 PM EDT
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Was able to get HSA-receipts from both Amazon and Dark Angel last year for a first aid kit (Amazon) and an Trauma kit (DAM).
Reimbursed from my HSA with no problems. |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 4/21/2019 7:16:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CatSnipah:
Was able to get HSA-receipts from both Amazon and Dark Angel last year for a first aid kit (Amazon) and an Trauma kit (DAM). Reimbursed from my HSA with no problems. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2019 10:28:59 AM EDT
[Last Edit: pgm74]
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I've used my
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NH, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2019 8:58:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgm74:
I've used my HSA funds for trauma kits and bleeding control components before without any issues. I think "first aid kits" and "bandages" are what I claimed all the stuff under. It might help to buy them as prebuilt kits so they show as a kit on the receipt if you think they'll give you any trouble over certain components. Now for those that have done this, did you actually have to claim this on your tax return? |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 4/22/2019 11:15:21 PM EDT
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Why would you 'waste' an HSA by changing employers?
Is it really a FSA and not an HSA? |
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Posted: 4/22/2019 11:20:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vjf915:
Did you simply contact them and ask for an HSA receipt? Or just show your HSA provider the order confirmation? I'll have to take a look at this. My HSA has a card attached to money already put in the account that I can use for purchases, no reimbursement necessary. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vjf915:
Originally Posted By CatSnipah:
Was able to get HSA-receipts from both Amazon and Dark Angel last year for a first aid kit (Amazon) and an Trauma kit (DAM). Reimbursed from my HSA with no problems. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 4/23/2019 11:19:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Taxmantoo:
Is it really a FSA and not an HSA? |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 4/23/2019 11:24:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vjf915:
where did you purchase from? |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 4/23/2019 10:12:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Taxmantoo:
Why would you 'waste' an HSA by changing employers? Is it really a FSA and not an HSA? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Taxmantoo:
Why would you 'waste' an HSA by changing employers? Is it really a FSA and not an HSA? Originally Posted By olivers_AR:
Amazon has a special HSA section, you can use your card as payment source and get a receipt. Originally Posted By pgm74:
Dark Angel, North American Rescue, Amazon |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2019 4:19:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: helmet91]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pgm74:
I've used my ETA: Checked the Fed FSA site and it looks like I'm good to go on a "first aid kit" being covered. |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2019 7:45:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By helmet91:
@pgm74 - are you a Fed? This a great idea... ETA: Checked the Fed FSA site and it looks like I'm good to go on a "first aid kit" being covered. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By helmet91:
Originally Posted By pgm74:
I've used my ETA: Checked the Fed FSA site and it looks like I'm good to go on a "first aid kit" being covered. |
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Posted: 5/10/2019 9:48:02 AM EDT
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OTC medications require a doctor's prescription.
https://www.cigna.com/individuals-families/member-resources/hsa-fsa-hra-payments/eligible-expenses |
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Posted: 5/10/2019 11:02:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: wildearp]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By medicmandan: We used to be able to. Now I think everything requires a prescription. They are very cunty about what they allow. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/10/2019 11:25:46 AM EDT
[Last Edit: loquacious]
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My HSA stayed with me when I left my employer a few years ago and is usable. You just can't contribute to it anymore. Talk to your company HR dept and inquire
into the usage of your HSA account after employment with them. |
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Posted: 5/10/2019 11:32:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: bailey559]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vjf915:
I'll have to look at the plan again. However I was under the impression that when I leave, I do not get to keep the money in the HSA. At the very least, they will most likely keep the money they contributed, which is a significant portion. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vjf915:
Originally Posted By Taxmantoo:
Why would you 'waste' an HSA by changing employers? Is it really a FSA and not an HSA? |
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Posted: 5/10/2019 11:37:45 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Mach]
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are you talking HSA or FSA
HSA is your money and it never goes away, you change employers you keep it and keep using it to pay medical bills. It is a real bank account in your name outside of your employer's control FSA goes away at the end of the year / employment I think |
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Posted: 5/10/2019 11:48:10 AM EDT
[Last Edit: drfroglegs]
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Are you sure you have an HSA not an FSA?
You keep saying HSA but it seems like you're describing an FSA? @helmet91 I use my FSA for "first aid kits" all the time. I literally judt purchased two MFAK Mini kits from NAR and submitted my FSA reimbursement form through FSAFEDs. There is an option for "first aid kit". I have also been approved from Amazon for just cat-t, bandages, gauzes, etc. Works every time. I don't know why an HSA would be any different. |
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Posted: 5/10/2019 11:51:24 AM EDT
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NH, USA
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Posted: 5/10/2019 11:06:37 PM EDT
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Definitely talking about HSA, not an FSA here. I must be mistaken about the terms then, and will probably just hold on to the funds for copays and such. Maybe a couple IFAK's here and there lol.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/11/2019 6:02:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By drfroglegs:
Are you sure you have an HSA not an FSA? You keep saying HSA but it seems like you're describing an FSA? @helmet91 I use my FSA for "first aid kits" all the time. I literally judt purchased two MFAK Mini kits from NAR and submitted my FSA reimbursement form through FSAFEDs. There is an option for "first aid kit". I have also been approved from Amazon for just cat-t, bandages, gauzes, etc. Works every time. I don't know why an HSA would be any different. |
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