5 Ways to Use a Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health Savings Accounts or HSAs are pre-tax savings accounts associated with HSA-eligible health plans that allow you to use a Health Savings Account to pay for qualifying medical or health expenses.

Here are 5 ways to use Health Savings Account funds…

  1. Medications and Drugs: If you were prescribed a medication and have a co-pay you can use use HSA funds. Additionally, if you buy over the counter medications you can use your HSA funds.

  2. Mental Health Therapy: You can use your HSA funds towards the fees associated with mental health care including therapy that may not be covered by your health insurance plan directly.

  3. Direct Primary Care: You can use your HSA funds to pay for memberships associated with direct primary care offices like Harris Family Health.

  4. Eye Glasses and Contact Lens: HSA funds can be used to purchase eye glasses and contact lens whether you have eye care insurance or not.

  5. Massage Therapy, Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture: HSA funds are helpful for accessing alternative medicine and fully maximizing your treatment options include massage therapy, chiropractic appointments, and acupuncture.

There are a lot of diverse ways to use a Health Savings Account. There are other accounts like Flexible Spending Accounts that also allow you to use funds for qualified medical services.

Learn more about Harris Family Health at harrisfamilyhealth.com

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