Motion sickness medicine
Motion sickness medicine is eligible for HSA, FSA, and HRA reimbursement.
Eligible for HSA, FSA, HRAhigh confidence
Eligibility Matrix
Eligibility status for all account types
| Account Type | Status |
|---|---|
| HSA | Eligible |
| FSA | Eligible |
| HRA | Eligible |
Quick Reference
The IRS considers medicines and drugs that alleviate or prevent a physical or mental illness or condition to be qualified medical expenses. Thanks to the CARES Act, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, including those for motion sickness, are now eligible for reimbursement without a prescription.
When It Qualifies
- •The medicine must be used to alleviate or prevent a specific medical condition, such as motion sickness.
- •It must not be for general health or cosmetic purposes.
When It Doesn't
- •Medicines for general health or cosmetic purposes are not eligible.
Similar Items
Official Source
IRS Publication 502
Medicines
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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 for your records. This information is for educational purposes only and not tax or legal advice.