Orajel
Orajel is eligible for HSA, FSA, and HRA reimbursement as an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine.
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 purchased for medical care to be qualified medical expenses. Following the CARES Act of 2020, over-the-counter medicines, including pain relief products like Orajel, no longer require a prescription to be eligible for reimbursement from health spending accounts.
When It Qualifies
- •The product must be used primarily to alleviate or prevent a physical or mental defect or illness.
- •It must not be merely beneficial to general health.
When It Doesn't
- •Products used for cosmetic purposes.
- •Products for general health that do not treat a specific medical condition.
Similar Items
Official Source
IRS Publication 502 (2024)
Medicines and Drugs
View on IRS.gov
Important Notice
- •Your specific plan may have different rules
- •Keep all receipts and documentation
- •This is informational only, not tax or legal advice
While the IRS determines general eligibility, specific plan administrators may have their own rules or require additional documentation. Always retain your receipts for tax and reimbursement purposes. This information is for educational purposes only and not tax or legal advice.