Eligible medical expenses are defined as those expenses paid for care as described in Section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Additionally, the IRS has allowed some over-the-counter drugs to qualify as eligible medical expenses.

HSA Team has created the following lists to help you determine whether an expense is eligible or not. The lists are provided with the understanding that HSA Team is not engaged in rendering tax advice. These lists are to serve as a quick reference. For more detailed information, please refer to IRS Publication 502 or contact a tax professional.

Eligible Medical Expenses (For HSA Distributions)
Abdominal supports Abortion Acupuncture Air conditioner (when necessary for relief from difficulty in breathing) Alcoholism treatment Ambulance Anesthetist Arch supports Artificial limbs Autoette (when used for relief of sickness/disability) Birth Control Pills (by prescription) Blood Tests Blood transfusions Braces Cardiographs Chiropractor Christian Science Practitioner Contact Lenses Contraceptive devices (by prescription) Convalescent home (for medical treatment only) Crutches Dental Treatment Dental X-rays Dentures Dermatologist Diagnostic fees Diathermy Drug addiction therapy Drugs (prescription)	Elastic hosiery (prescription) Eyeglasses Fees paid to health institute prescribed by a doctor FICA and FUTA tax paid for medical care service Fluoridation unit Guide dog Gum treatment Gynecologist Healing services Hearing aids and batteries Hospital bills Hydrotherapy Insulin treatment Lab tests Lead paint removal Legal fees Lodging (away from home for outpatient care) Metabolism tests Neurologist Nursing (including board and meals) Obstetrician Operating room costs Ophthalmologist Optician Optometrist Oral surgery Organ transplant (including donor's expenses) Orthopedic shoes Orthopedist Osteopath	Oxygen and oxygen equipment Pediatrician Physician Physiotherapist Podiatrist Postnatal treatments Practical nurse for medical services Prenatal care Prescription medicines Psychiatrist Psychoanalyst Psychologist Psychotherapy Radium Therapy Registered nurse Special school costs for the handicapped Spinal fluid test Splints Sterilization Surgeon Telephone or TV equipment to assist the hard-of-hearing Therapy equipment Transportation expenses (relative to health care) Ultra-violet ray treatment Vaccines Vasectomy Vitamins (if prescribed) Wheelchair X-rays
Eligible Over-the-Counter Drugs (For HSA Distributions)
Antacids Allergy Medications Pain Relievers Cold medicine Anti-diarrhea medicine Cough drops and throat lozenges	Sinus medications and nasal sprays Nicotine medications and nasal sprays Pedialyte First aid creams Calamine lotion	Wart removal medication Antibiotic ointments Suppositories and creams for hemorrhoids Sleep aids Motion sickness pills
Ineligible Medical Expenses
Advancement payment for services to be rendered next year Athletic club membership Automobile insurance premium allocable to medical coverage Boarding school fees Bottled water Commuting expenses of a disabled person Cosmetic surgery and procedures Cosmetics, hygiene products and similar items	Funeral, cremation, or burial expenses Health programs offered by resort hotels, health clubs, and gyms Illegal operations and treatments Illegally procured drugs Maternity clothes Non-prescription medication Premiums for life insurance, income protection, disability, loss of limbs, sight or similar benefits Scientology counseling Social activities	Special foods and beverages Specially designed car for the handicapped other than an autoette or special equipment Stop-smoking programs Swimming pool Travel for general health improvement Tuition and travel expenses a problem child to a particular school Weight loss programs
Ineligible Over-the-Counter Drugs
Toiletries (including toothpaste) Acne treatments Lip balm (including chapstick or carmex) Cosmetics (including face cream and moisturizer)	Suntan lotion Medicated shampoos and soaps Vitamins (daily) Fiber supplements	Dietary supplements Weight loss drugs for general well being Herbs

Health Insurance may not be purchased with HSA Funds. There are 4 situations that are exceptions whereby HSA funds can be used to pay for:

_ Revenue Ruling 2003-102, 2003-38 I.R.B. 559