Use up what's left in your FSA!
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| | | | Hello, hello! | | We're using today's Wellness Wire to give you a heads-up about the flexible spending account (FSA) deadline that's fast approaching! You have until December 31 to use that money. Otherwise, it's gone forever. | | Don't have an FSA but want to know more about it? You might be missing out on a great benefit. Keep reading to learn more. | | First up: | | | | | — Healthline Newsletter Team | | | | |
| |  | | | How to get the most out of an FSA | | π° What's an FSA?! An FSA is essentially a savings account. Money is removed from your paychecks and isn't taxed, which allows you to save on certain expenses. FSAs are offered through an employer — you won't find them with Medicare, Medicaid, or plans available on the Health Insurance Marketplace. | | π What can you spend this money on? People typically use these funds to pay for dependent care costs (like preschool, day care, and summer camp) or out-of-pocket health care, which can include copayments and deductibles. | | π€― But wait, there's more … What people usually forget is that an FSA can also be used to buy a wide variety of health and wellness products! Some of the most popular things people get with these leftover savings include: | - over-the-counter medications
- home medical devices
- prescription sunglasses
- contact lenses
- dental treatments
- birth control
- menstrual products
- pregnancy and fertility testing
- sunscreen
| | Finally ready to invest in a Theragun? What about a new fitness tracker? Or, perhaps you want to stock up on first aid supplies. We rounded up a ton of FSA-eligible products for you below. (Just be sure to buy before December 31.) | | | | | | | |
| | | | "Pik" your teeth | | | | | | |  | | Waterpik Cordless Water Flosser | | The last time we shared a water flosser, many of you rushed to get your own. If you didn't buy one last time, it's a great chance to use your FSA money! Waterpik's flosser uses a powerful combination of water pressure and pulsations to clean deep between your teeth and below the gumline. And the fact that it's cordless means you can maneuver the device between all of those sneaky crevices in your mouth without battling any annoying wires. | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Don't fret! You've still got time to use up your FSA funds!
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