Lift chair
A lift chair is eligible for HSA, FSA, and HRA with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a licensed healthcare provider.
Eligibility Matrix
Eligibility status for all account types
| Account Type | Status |
|---|---|
| HSA | Eligible |
| FSA | Eligible |
| HRA | Eligible |
Requirements
A written statement from a licensed healthcare provider confirming the lift chair is medically necessary to alleviate or treat a specific medical condition, such as a mobility impairment.
The lift chair must be used to treat or mitigate a diagnosed medical condition, not for general comfort or convenience.
Quick Reference
The IRS allows expenses for special equipment if its main purpose is medical care for you, your spouse, or your dependent. A lift chair can be considered a qualified medical expense if it is primarily used to alleviate or treat a specific medical condition, such as assisting individuals with mobility impairments or certain physical limitations.
When It Qualifies
- •The lift chair must be primarily for the mitigation, treatment, or prevention of a specific medical condition.
- •A Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a licensed healthcare provider is required, stating the medical necessity for the chair to alleviate or treat a specific medical condition.
When It Doesn't
- •Expenses for a lift chair purchased solely for general comfort, convenience, or general wellness without a specific medical need are not eligible.
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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
Eligibility can vary by plan administrator. Always retain detailed receipts and the Letter of Medical Necessity for your records. This information is for educational purposes only and not tax or legal advice.