Mercer Administration HSA Solution

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Examples of Qualified Medical Expenses*

Prescription drugs, including birth control
Doctor visits and other diagnostic and treatment services
Car controls for the physically challenged
Coinsurance costs for health care, prescription drug and dental plans
Dental X-ray, fillings, extraction and dentures
Orthodontia (such as braces)
Specially installed equipment if primary purpose is health care
Eye glasses, contact lenses, and solution
Guide dog or other animal, including maintenance

Hearing aids and batteries
In-vitro fertilization
Laser eye surgery
Routine physical exams
Stop-smoking programs
Special schools, including tutoring fees and tuition, for physically or mentally impaired
Transportation to and from health care providers
Vitamin and mineral supplements that can be obtained only by prescription
Qualified long-term care services and long-term care insurance

There are some exceptions to the Qualified Medical Expenses. Individuals can use their HSA account to pay for the following:

Cobra Coverage
A qualified long-term care insurance contract
Any health plan maintained while the individual is receiving unemployment compensation under federal or state law
For those age 65 or over (whether or not they are entitled to Medicare), any deductible health insurance (e.g., retiree medical coverage) other than medicare supplemental policy

Individuals cannot use their HSA Accounts for the following:

Health Insurance Premiums
Coverage contributions toward self-funded health coverage

*Please note: these are examples only and may be subject to change. Please refer to the Qualified Medical Expenses as defined in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC Section 213[d]).


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