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Is Sick Employee (payments to provider when sick employee stays home) FSA/HSA Eligible?
Eligible with LMN
Quick Answer
Sick Employee (payments to provider when sick employee stays home) may be FSA/HSA eligible with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). You will need a prescription or written documentation from a healthcare provider to qualify for reimbursement.
Things to Know
- 1A Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from your doctor is required to use FSA/HSA funds
- 2The LMN must explain the specific medical condition and how this item treats it
- 3Submit the LMN along with your receipt for reimbursement
- 4Some plan administrators may require annual renewal of your LMN
Eligibility Summary
- Category
- Letter of Medical Necessity Required
- Eligibility Status
- Requires LMN
- Letter of Medical Necessity Required
- A Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from your doctor or healthcare provider is required to use FSA/HSA funds for this item. The letter must explain the medical need.
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