Diabetic socks
Diabetic socks are eligible for HSA, FSA, and HRA reimbursement when used to treat or alleviate symptoms of a diagnosed medical condition like diabetes.
Eligibility Matrix
Eligibility status for all account types
| Account Type | Status |
|---|---|
| HSA | Eligible |
| FSA | Eligible |
| HRA | Eligible |
Requirements
The diabetic socks must be used to treat or alleviate a diagnosed medical condition, such as diabetes, and not for general comfort or wellness.
Quick Reference
The IRS considers medical expenses to be the costs of diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body. Diabetic socks are specifically designed to address medical issues associated with diabetes, such as poor circulation, nerve damage, and prevention of foot complications, thus qualifying them as a medical expense.
When It Qualifies
- •Must be specifically designed for and used to treat or alleviate symptoms of a diagnosed medical condition (e.g., diabetes).
- •The primary purpose must be medical care, not general health or comfort.
When It Doesn't
- •Regular socks, even if comfortable, are not eligible.
- •Socks purchased for general wellness or preventative measures without a diagnosed medical condition 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 generally eligible, specific plan administrators may have varying requirements. Always retain detailed receipts and a copy of any diagnosis or Letter of Medical Necessity for substantiation. This information is for educational purposes only and not tax or legal advice.