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Is Antacids FSA/HSA eligible?

Eligible

Yes. Over-the-counter antacids and heartburn medicine are FSA and HSA eligible without a prescription.

Why

What the IRS rules say

Antacids and acid reducers are OTC drugs that treat a medical condition, and the CARES Act made OTC drugs eligible with no prescription in 2020.

Based on CARES Act (2020), Section 3702.

How to pay with FSA/HSA

You have two options. Swipe your FSA or HSA card at checkout and it comes straight out of your benefits, or pay your own way, keep the receipt, and file for reimbursement. Either works.

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