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Bactine

Bactine is eligible for HSA, FSA, and HRA reimbursement as an over-the-counter medicine.

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Eligibility Matrix

Eligibility status for all account types

Account TypeStatus
HSAEligible
FSAEligible
HRAEligible

Quick Reference

The IRS allows expenses paid for medicines and drugs to be reimbursed from health spending accounts. Following the CARES Act of 2020, over-the-counter medicines and drugs, such as Bactine, no longer require a prescription to be eligible for reimbursement.

When It Qualifies

  • The expense must be primarily for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body.

When It Doesn't

  • Not eligible if used for general health, cosmetic purposes, or if it is merely beneficial to general health.

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Important Notice

  • Your specific plan may have different rules
  • Keep all receipts and documentation
  • This is informational only, not tax or legal advice

While this information is based on IRS rules, individual plan administrators may have specific requirements. Always retain your receipts for substantiation.