It’s no secret that healthcare can be expensive. One option that employers offer their employees is a healthcare FSA or flexible spending account. The way it works is an employee contributes pretax dollars to this account and it can be used for certain medical expenses. Seems simple, right? The issue is - which medical expenses are FSA eligible? This can be the case for those who have limited mobility and need to maximize their FSA dollars in order to maintain their independence and quality-of-life. We here at HPFY may be able to shine a light on some mobility products to enable you to use your FSA dollars and keep you on the go!!
Understanding how your FSA or flexible spending account works is the first step in maximizing your pretax healthcare contributions. There are a plethora of mobility products that can be counted as FSA eligible items, so how do you know which ones might benefit you the most? If you have a question you can always check with your employer or human resources department as to what is eligible under your FSA plan. We here at HPFY offer these 10 great mobility products that may cut down the bill for you:
Searching the market for mobility products to maximize your FSA dollars may seem like a confusing and complicated endeavor…and you might be right!! Understanding what your mobility needs are can be an important place to start when determining what mobility products you need to maintain your independence and quality-of-life. Remember these pretax dollars are yours to spend but be sure not to let them expire at the end of the year. Use them or lose them!!
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Kevin Cleary has been a Health Products For You contributor for many years and has a degree in marketing. His health and wellness journey has a very personal meaning and has guided him in his content writing for HPFY.
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