Reimbursement of Nutrition, Wellness and General Health Expenses

Reimbursement of Nutrition, Wellness and General Health Expenses

While reimbursement of new weight-loss drugs available solely by prescription are reimbursable on a tax-favored basis under an FSA, HRA, or HSA, an IRS alert reminds people that nutritional counseling, fitness memberships, and food are generally NOT reimbursable on a tax-favored basis.

There are some limited exceptions when such things are recommended by a physician to treat a specific medical condition.

See more detail on the IRS website, including a link to a set of FAQs dated February 23, 2024.

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