The IRS is backtracking on a rule that would have banned health account holders from using debit cards to purchase over-the-counter medication that now needs a prescription.
In late December, the IRS announced health reimbursement arrangement and flexible spending arrangement debit cards will be allowed to purchase OTC drugs after Jan. 15, as long as the account holder has a prescription in hand at the pharmacy, or a prescription is given to a Web-based or mail-order vendor.
The IRS says the use of debit cards must comply with procedures reflecting those that pharmacies currently follow when selling prescribed medicines or drugs.
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