What are some examples of medical expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from a Medical Expense Flexible Spending Account?

The following are examples of eligible expenses. Please Note: * To be eligible for reimbursement, some treatments, prescription drugs or services deemed cosmetic in nature require written proof of medical necessity from your healthcare provider. • Abortion, • Legal Guide dog and its upkeep • Acupuncture Hair transplant (medically necessary) • Alcoholism and drug addiction treatments • Health spa in home (to extent value of home not increased) • Ambulance Hearing aids and batteries • Artificial limbs and teeth Hospital services-including meals and lodging, clinic costs • Birth control pills • HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) co-payments • Braces • Insulin • Braille books and magazines (to the extent prices exceed regular prices) • Iron Lung • Laboratory fees • Car (special medical equipment) • Lead-based paint removal to prevent lead poisoning • Contact lenses including saline solution and enzyme cleaner • Legal fees to allow treatment for mental illness • Crutches • Lip-reading ...  more