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What’s Covered by an HSA? A Guide to Smarter Healthcare

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a powerful tool for managing healthcare expenses while maximizing your tax savings. At LifeGenix, we’re proud to offer preventive services that may be covered by your HSA, giving you a proactive way to protect your health and your wallet.

Our preventive care options, like Heart and Lung LDCT scans, Full Body MRIs, and targeted screenings such as Virtual Colonoscopies, are designed to catch potential health issues early—when they’re most treatable. With an HSA, you can use pre-tax dollars to invest in these advanced diagnostic services, making early detection more accessible and affordable.


How Does an HSA Work?

An HSA lets you save for future healthcare costs while enjoying significant tax advantages. Contributions come straight from your paycheck and grow tax-free, providing a triple tax benefit when funds are used for qualified medical expenses. HSAs remain untaxed at the federal level, allowing you to stretch every dollar further.

To stay informed about IRS contribution limits and updates, visit this page.


Thousands of Covered Items and Services

Did you know your HSA covers more than just doctor visits? From over-the-counter medications to advanced diagnostic tools like those offered at LifeGenix, the possibilities are extensive. You can even browse and shop for qualified items at the HSA Store.

Here’s a quick look at 17 popular ways to use your HSA:

  1. Over-the-counter medications: Pain relievers, cough suppressants, and more.
  2. Doctor visits and telemedicine: Pay for consultations, both in person and virtual.
  3. Preventive screenings: Use your HSA for early detection services at LifeGenix.
  4. Healthcare premiums: Including COBRA and long-term care insurance.
  5. Dental and vision care: Cover cleanings, braces, eyeglasses, and contacts.
  6. Transportation for healthcare: Travel costs for necessary medical treatments.
  7. Specialized care: Smoking cessation, hearing aids, diabetes supplies, and more.

What’s Covered?

HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs can all be used for a wide range of medical expenses approved by the IRS, such as doctor visits, prescription medications, diagnostic services, and more. Here are a few examples:

  • Medical: Body scans, physical exams, vaccinations, and prescriptions.
  • Dental: Braces, extractions, and exams.
  • Vision: Contact lenses, glasses, and laser eye surgery.

To get the most from your HSA, consider using it for LifeGenix’s cutting-edge preventive services. By investing in early detection, you’re making a smart decision for your health and your future.

Examples of qualified medical expenses 

Medical: 

Acupuncture 

Acid controllers 

Alcoholism treatment 

Allergy and sinus medicine 

Ambulance 

Anti-diarrheals 

Anti-gas products 

Anti-itch and insect bite 

Anti-parasitic treatments 

Baby rash ointments/creams 

Birth control 

Body scans 

Braille books and magazines 

Breast pumps and lactation supplies 

Chiropractor 

Co-insurance (medical, dental or vision) 

Co-payments 

Cold sore remedies 

Cough, cold and flu 

Crutches or canes 

Deductibles 

Diabetic supplies 

Diagnostic services 

Digestive aids 

Drug addiction treatment 

Feminine products 

Fertility enhancements 

Flu shots 

Guide dogs or other service animals 

Hearing aids and batteries 

Hemorrhoidal preps 

Hospital services 

Insulin 

Laboratory fees 

Lamaze classes 

Laxatives 

Learning disability treatments 

Menstrual care products 

Mastectomy-related special bras 

Medical equipment and repairs 

Medical monitoring and testing devices 

Medical supplies 

Motion sickness 

Nursing services 

OB/GYN Office visits 

Oxygen 

Pain relievers (for example, aspirin) 

Physical exams 

Physical therapy 

Pregnancy tests (over-the-counter) 

Prescription drugs 

Prosthesis 

Psychiatric care 

Reconstructive surgery following 

Respiratory treatments 

Mastectomy 

Sleep aids and sedatives 

Smoking cessation (programs/drugs) 

Speech therapy 

Sterilization 

Stomach remedies 

Surgery Transportation, parking and related 

Travel expenses (essential to receive medical care; subject to IRS limits) 

Vaccinations 

Vasectomy 

Weight loss program and/or drugs (if prescribed by a physician to treat a specific medical condition) 

Wheelchair 

X-ray fees 

Dental:

Braces 

Dentures 

Exams 

Extractions 

Fillings 

Teeth cleaning 

X-rays 

Vision: 

Contact lenses 

Examinations and glasses 

Laser eye surgery 

Reading glasses (over-the-counter)

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