Sea-Band
Yes, Sea-Bands are eligible for HSA, FSA, and HRA accounts as they are considered medical supplies used to treat or mitigate nausea and motion sickness.
Eligibility Matrix
Eligibility status for all account types
| Account Type | Status |
|---|---|
| HSA | Eligible |
| FSA | Eligible |
| HRA | Eligible |
Quick Reference
Sea-Bands are acupressure wristbands designed to relieve nausea and motion sickness. The IRS defines medical expenses as costs paid for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body. As a device used to mitigate a specific medical symptom (nausea), Sea-Bands qualify as a medical expense.
When It Qualifies
- •Must be used to treat or mitigate a medical condition such as nausea or motion sickness.
When It Doesn't
- •Not eligible if used for general comfort or non-medical purposes.
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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 this information is based on IRS guidelines, individual plan administrators may have specific requirements. Always retain your receipts for substantiation. This information is for educational purposes only and not tax or legal advice.