Over-the-Counter Changes
Effective January 1, 2011, Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs and medicines are no longer eligible for reimbursement under an FSA or HRA without a prescription from your attending provider. This includes OTC items like:
- digestive aids
- allergy drugs
- pain relief
- cold and cough medicines
- sleep aids
- anti-gas meds
- baby rash creams
- insect bite treatments.
Items like eyeglasses, wrist splints and band aids, as well as durable medical items such as crutches and canes, will continue to be reimbursed without a doctor’s prescription.
If you wish to continue purchasing and submitting claims for tax-free OTCs you must obtain a doctor’s prescription for the items you want reimbursed.