Mobility scooter
A mobility scooter is eligible for HSA, FSA, and HRA reimbursement when used primarily to alleviate a physical disability or illness.
Eligibility Matrix
Eligibility status for all account types
| Account Type | Status |
|---|---|
| HSA | Eligible |
| FSA | Eligible |
| HRA | Eligible |
Requirements
The mobility scooter must be purchased or rented to treat, mitigate, or prevent a diagnosed medical condition that impairs mobility.
While not always explicitly required by the IRS for all medical equipment, your plan administrator may require a Letter of Medical Necessity from a physician to substantiate that the scooter is primarily for medical care.
Quick Reference
The IRS considers expenses for equipment that is primarily for the alleviation or prevention of a physical or mental disability or illness to be qualified medical expenses. A mobility scooter, when used due to a medical condition that impairs mobility, falls under this category as special equipment for medical care.
When It Qualifies
- •The mobility scooter must be primarily for medical care, meaning it is used to alleviate or prevent a physical disability or illness.
- •It must be prescribed or recommended by a medical professional for a diagnosed condition affecting mobility.
When It Doesn't
- •Expenses for a mobility scooter used for general convenience or if it is not primarily for medical care are not eligible.
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 a Letter of Medical Necessity (if applicable) for your records. This information is for educational purposes only and not tax or legal advice.