The expenses that can be paid from a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) should cover unreimbursed medical care costs for an employee, spouse and dependents.

While not an exhaustive list, common expenses can include:

• deductibles and co-pays under a medical, dental or vision plan
• diagnostic services
• expenses for the cure, alleviation and treatment of an existing condition
• those for the prevention of an imminent condition or disease
• prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines or drugs obtained with a prescription, plus insulin
• hospital, and surgical care
• dental, vision and auditory care
• laboratory services
• other services such as x-rays, ambulance and durable medical equipment

This article was last updated on March 20, 2011