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Is Thermometers FSA/HSA eligible?
Eligible
Yes. Thermometers are FSA and HSA eligible as basic medical diagnostic devices.
Why
What the IRS rules say
A thermometer is a medical device used to detect fever and monitor illness, which makes it an eligible medical expense. Digital, forehead, and ear thermometers all qualify.
Based on IRS Publication 502.
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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