Urgent care
Urgent care services are eligible for HSA, FSA, and HRA reimbursement as they are considered qualified medical expenses.
Eligibility Matrix
Eligibility status for all account types
| Account Type | Status |
|---|---|
| HSA | Eligible |
| FSA | Eligible |
| HRA | Eligible |
Quick Reference
The IRS defines medical expenses as the costs of diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, and for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body. Urgent care centers provide immediate medical attention for non-emergency illnesses and injuries, directly falling under this definition of medical care.
When It Qualifies
- •The services must be for legitimate medical care to diagnose, treat, or prevent a medical condition.
When It Doesn't
- •Services that are not primarily for medical care, such as purely cosmetic procedures, 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
While urgent care is generally eligible, always check with your specific plan administrator as individual plan rules can vary. Keep detailed receipts for all services in case substantiation is required. This information is for educational purposes only and not tax or legal advice.