Foot orthotics
Foot orthotics are eligible for HSA, FSA, and HRA reimbursement when prescribed by a medical professional to treat a specific medical condition.
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 practitioner (e.g., doctor, podiatrist) is required, indicating the medical necessity for the orthotics.
The orthotics must be used to treat, mitigate, or prevent a specific diagnosed medical condition affecting the structure or function of the body, not for general comfort or athletic enhancement.
Quick Reference
The IRS allows medical expenses for items that are for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body. When prescribed by a medical professional to address a specific medical condition, foot orthotics fall under this definition as they are medical devices designed to correct or support the foot's structure and function.
When It Qualifies
- •Must be prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner (e.g., doctor, podiatrist).
- •Must be used to treat, mitigate, or prevent a specific diagnosed medical condition (e.g., plantar fasciitis, bunions, severe pronation, flat feet).
- •The expense must be primarily for medical care, not for general health, comfort, or athletic performance.
When It Doesn't
- •Orthotics purchased for general comfort, athletic enhancement, or non-medical purposes are not eligible.
- •Over-the-counter shoe inserts that are not prescribed to treat a specific medical condition are generally 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 with the stated requirements, specific plan administrators may have additional documentation requirements. Always retain detailed receipts and the prescription for substantiation. This information is for educational purposes only and not tax or legal advice.