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Medical Reimbursement Accounts

You can use the Medical Reimbursement Account to cover healthcare expenses considered tax deductible by the IRS but not paid by any health plan. You may set aside as much as $5,000 in an account to cover eligible expenses during the year. Your contributions come out of your check in equal installments each pay period.

The Medical Reimbursement Account is not available to you if you are enrolled in a Health Investor medical plan and a Health Savings Account.

Eligible Expenses

Eligible Expenses IRS Publication 502 Medical and Dental Expenses includes more information about eligible expenses.

Some Eligible Expenses Some Expenses Not Eligible

Money can be set aside for:

  • Deductibles
  • Copayments
  • Dental and vision care expenses
  • Orthodontia not covered by a dental plan
  • Prescription drugs
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Chiropractic visits
  • Saline solution and contact lens cleaners
  • Procedures or expenses that are medically necessary
  • Doctor prescribed weight loss programs

The IRS lists these non-eligible expenses:

  • Cosmetic procedures
  • Your contributions for outside health or life insurance
  • Employer medical premiums of any kind
  • Procedures or expenses not medically necessary
  • Weight loss programs not prescribed by a doctor