Medical Devices
Yes, thermometers are HSA-eligible. All types of medical thermometers qualify as first aid supplies.
Thermometers are classified as first aid or diagnostic medical supplies and are HSA-eligible. This includes digital oral thermometers, ear (tympanic) thermometers, forehead (temporal artery) thermometers, and no-touch infrared models. They do not require a prescription.
Even if you pay out of pocket today, save your receipt. The IRS allows HSA reimbursements with no time limit. You can let your HSA grow tax-free and reimburse yourself months or years later. This is the HSA reimbursement trick that turns everyday medical spending into long-term wealth.
Yes, home blood pressure monitors are HSA-eligible. You do not need a prescription to purchase one with HSA funds.
Yes, over-the-counter medications are HSA-eligible without a prescription. The CARES Act of 2020 made this possible.
Yes, first aid supplies are HSA-eligible. Bandages, antiseptic, gauze, and other first aid products qualify without a prescription.
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