IRS Updates

Eligible Over The Counter Medical Expenses

The list of expenses below do not require a doctor’s letter. An itemized receipt stating the name of the drug purchased and the date purchased is required. Copies of labels and box tops are not acceptable forms of receipts. Mass quantities purchased will not be reimbursed. You may purchase up to the quantity of five (5) of the same drug or item. If you have further questions, please contact Taxsaver Plan at 214-559-0472 or 800-328-4337.


Over The Counter

Eligible for Reimbursement

Analgesics, such as Fever and Pain Reducers like Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen

Antacids and Heartburn Relief, such as Alka-Seltzer, Mylanta, and Milk of Magnesia

Stomach & Digestive Relief, such as Pepto-Bismol, Imodium, Colace, Lactaid

Laxatives

Cold Medicine, Cough drops, throat lozenges

Eye care, such as contacts, saline solution, and lubricant eye drops (Visine, etc)

Motion Sickness, such as Dramamine, patches, bracelets

First Aid, such as heat wraps, compresses, bandages, tape, gauze dressing, adhesive pads, band aids, first aid kits , crutches

Joint Support Bandages and Hosiery, such as knee & elbow supports

Arthritis and Joint Pain Relieving Creams

Special ointment or cream for sunburned skin (not regular skin moisturizers)

Antibiotic ointments

Anti-itch and hydrocortisone creams

Allergy Relief, such as oral medications, nasal sprays, and patches

Athlete’s Foot treatment, such as nail and foot anti-fungal creams

Suppositories and creams for hemorrhoids

Wart removal medication

Diabetes, such as glucose monitor and related equipment

Blood pressure monitor and related equipment

Cholesterol, HIV, Hormone test equipment

Vaporizers and humidifiers

Urinary Pain Relief

Smoking Cessation Relief, such as patches, gum

Feminine care relating to treatment of vaginal infections and menstrual pain and cramp relievers

Tooth & Mouth Pain Relief, such as Orajel, Anbesol

Pregnancy Test Kits, Ovulation Kits, condoms, spermicidal foams

Eye patches

Incontinence Products, such as Depends and Serenity pads

Thermometers