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Is Vitamins and Supplements HSA-Eligible?

Sometimes Eligible

Quick Answer

It depends. General daily vitamins are not HSA-eligible. However, vitamins and supplements prescribed to treat a specific medical condition do qualify.

What You Need to Know

The IRS distinguishes between supplements taken for general health and those prescribed to treat a diagnosed deficiency or medical condition. A daily multivitamin taken for overall wellness does not qualify. But if your doctor diagnoses you with a vitamin D deficiency and prescribes a specific supplement, that supplement becomes an HSA-eligible expense. You will need a Letter of Medical Necessity to document the prescription.

What Qualifies

  • ●General daily multivitamins are not eligible
  • ●Vitamins prescribed for a diagnosed deficiency are eligible (e.g., vitamin D, B12, iron)
  • ●Prenatal vitamins prescribed by a doctor are eligible
  • ●Supplements prescribed for a specific medical condition may qualify
  • ●A Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is required
  • ●Keep documentation of the diagnosis and prescription

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Related HSA-Eligible Items

Prescription Medications

Yes

Yes, all prescription medications are HSA-eligible. Any drug prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider qualifies.

Over-the-Counter Medications

Yes

Yes, over-the-counter medications are HSA-eligible without a prescription. The CARES Act of 2020 made this possible.

Sunscreen

Yes

Yes, sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher is HSA-eligible. This is one of the most commonly overlooked eligible items.

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