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Is Face masks FSA/HSA eligible?
Eligible
Yes. Face masks and other personal protective equipment for preventing the spread of COVID-19 are FSA and HSA eligible.
Why
What the IRS rules say
IRS Announcement 2021-7 confirmed that PPE bought for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of COVID-19, including masks and hand sanitizer, is an eligible medical expense.
Based on IRS Announcement 2021-7.
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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