Asthma inhaler
An asthma inhaler is eligible for HSA, FSA, and HRA with a prescription from a licensed medical professional.
Eligibility Matrix
Eligibility status for all account types
| Account Type | Status |
|---|---|
| HSA | Eligible |
| FSA | Eligible |
| HRA | Eligible |
Requirements
A written prescription from a licensed medical professional is required for an asthma inhaler to be considered an eligible medical expense.
Quick Reference
The IRS considers amounts paid for prescribed medicines and drugs as qualified medical expenses. An asthma inhaler is a prescribed medication used to treat a specific medical condition, asthma, making it eligible for reimbursement from your health spending accounts.
When It Qualifies
- •Must be prescribed by a licensed medical professional.
- •Used to treat a diagnosed medical condition (asthma).
When It Doesn't
- •Over-the-counter (OTC) inhalers that are not prescribed are generally not eligible unless they fall under a specific OTC drug category made eligible by the CARES Act (which inhalers typically do not, as they are usually prescription-only).
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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 generally eligible, always check with your specific plan administrator as individual plan rules may vary. Keep all receipts and documentation, including the prescription, for your records. This information is for educational purposes only and not tax or legal advice.