Wheelchair
Wheelchairs are eligible for reimbursement with HSA, FSA, and HRA funds as they are considered medical equipment.
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 expenses paid for medical equipment, including wheelchairs, as qualified medical expenses. This is because a wheelchair is primarily for the alleviation or prevention of a physical disability or illness, or for diagnosing, curing, mitigating, treating, or preventing disease.
When It Qualifies
- •The wheelchair must be primarily for medical care and not for general health or convenience.
When It Doesn't
- •Expenses for a wheelchair that is not primarily for medical care, but rather for general health or convenience, are not eligible.
Similar Items
Official Source
IRS Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses
Medical Equipment, Improvements, and Home Modifications
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
Eligibility can vary by plan. Always check with your specific plan administrator for confirmation. Keep all receipts and documentation for IRS substantiation.