Preparation H Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes, 180 Wipes

Why is this item marked as FSA Eligible?

This item is marked with the following icon as FSA eligible to identify that it MAY be purchased using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

What is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?

A FSA (Flexible Spending Account) allows use of the funds an individual has designated to be set aside pre-tax for medical expenses, typically with their employer, when selecting healthcare programs during the previous year.

What types of purchases are FSA eligible?

Over-the-counter medical supplies and equipment are considered reimbursable by an FSA account in 2011 and include the following categories:

• Contact lens solution
• Prescription contact lenses with correction only
• Diagnostic devices (i.e. blood pressure and blood glucose monitors)
• Durable medical equipment and goods
• Insulin
• Prescription medications

Note: Although the IRS sets guidelines for FSA programs, individual employers have the final determination of which expenses are covered by their FSA programs.