1. Review expansive list of eligible expenses – A 2010 survey found nearly 80 percent of household decision makers had trouble identifying expenses they could purchase with a health care FSA. There may be a number of items you need to buy or that you already bought that are eligible for reimbursement.
Two easy-to-browse lists of heath care and dependent care eligible expenses are available at www.SaveSmartSpendHealthy.com.
2. Request prescriptions for purchased OTC medications – If you were directed by your doctor to use over-the-counter medications this year to treat an illness or for wellness purposes, you can be reimbursed through your FSA for these expenses if you request a prescription.
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