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Stock Up On Healthcare Essentials: Things to Spend Your HSA/FSA Dollars On
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items Every year I always forget about my HSA/FSA funds and rush to spend them at the end of year. If you have HSA/FSA dollars, there are a surprising amount of things you can spend them. So if you’re looking for ideas on what to spend them on before they ...
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Medicine Cabinet Essentials
Acne Products
Health Tech
Fitness
Joint Pain
Feminine Care
Medicine Cabinet Essentials
Everything you need for day to day medical needs that you might find in your medicine cabinet
You can never have too many band aids. It's always when you need one that you realize you don't have any. I like that this has a variety of sizes.
FSA Eligible Band-Aid Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, Assorted Sizes, 100 ct. | FSA Store
Advil is always good to have on hand. There are so many benefits to it, so it doesn't hurt to have some stocked up.
FSA Eligible Advil Pain Reliever Fever Reducer Liqui-Gels, 160 ct. (2-Pack) | FSA Store
If you have kiddos, these are probably good to have on hand. I remember having troubles swallowing a pill when I was really little, so a chewable form is a good option to have if you have little kids.
FSA Eligible Children's Motrin Dye-Free Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets for Pain & Fever, Grape, 24 ct. (2-Pack) | FSA Store
Supergoop sunscreen is very good sunscreen. It's doesn't make you break out in acne, and is super light feeling. I think it's definitely worth the price.
FSA Eligible Supergoop! Bundle | FSA Store
It's always good to stock up on medicine cabinet essentials like Tylenol. It's always good to have on hand, you never know when you'll need it.
FSA Eligible Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Gels, 225 ct. | FSA Store
If you get cold sores, this is a must have! It really helps with clearing up cold sores.
FSA Eligible Abreva, Docosanol 10% Cream Tube, Treatment for Cold Sore/Fever Blister, 2g | FSA Store
As a girl who is prone to sinus infections and bronchitis and colds, I always try to have a box of these on hand. These help immensely for relieving symptoms until I can get myself to a doctor.
FSA Eligible Mucinex Max Strength Extended Release Bi-Layer Tablets, 14 ct. | FSA Store
Liquid form of Dayquil and Nyquil if pills aren't something you can do. This is always good to have on hand, especially during cold and flu season.
FSA Eligible Vicks® DayQuil™ and NyQuil™ Intense Flu Multi-symptom Liquid Combo-Pack, Cherry, 12 fl oz. | FSA Store
DayQuil and NyQuil are always good to have on hand, especially during cold and flu season. You don't want illness to slow you down, and this can tide you over until you can see a doctor if you're really sick. If you have a kid in school (any grade,...
Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu LiquiCaps, 48 Count, 24 Count
I always have neosporin on me, idk what I do to myself to always need it, but I seems to always need it. It's a first aid kit essential, so you can't go wrong with having it around.
FSA Eligible Neosporin Plus Pain Relief Maximum-Strength Antibiotic Ointment, 1 oz. | FSA Store
Aquaphor has so many uses, it's great to have on hand. It helps moisturize, helps sooth, helps with keeping eczema maintained. You really can't go wrong having this around.
FSA Eligible Aquaphor Healing Ointment, 14 oz. | FSA Store
Every time I see Vick's VapoRub, I can't help but think of Sheldon in the show the Big Bang Theory. This stuff works great if you have a really bad cough.
FSA Eligible Vicks VapoRub Cough Suppressant Topical Analgesic, 1.76 oz. | FSA Store
I've had allergies my whole life, and have been using Zyrtec to help manage it (in addition to other therapies and medicines). It helps with hay fever too. I always have some of this around.
FSA Eligible Zyrtec Adult Allergy Relief Tablets, 10mg, 60 ct. (2-Pack) | FSA Store
My allergist told me to try this instead of Zyrtec. After being a life long Zyrtec user, I do have to say Xyzal may be better... I usually only have to take one pill a day and I am covered for the whole day.
FSA Eligible Xyzal 24 Hour Allergy Medicine, 80 ct. | FSA Store
Acne Products
Acne is a medical condition, so makes sense that acne products are FSA/HSA eligible
Red light masks are all the rage, you need to get one! Red light therapy has lot of benefits. This would be a perfect thing to gift yourself.
FSA Eligible Dr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro | FSA Store
If you’re like me and are ✨~blessed~✨ with a youthful face (ie acne prone), then you need this! This trio of dermatologist approved recommended products included a deep cleansing foaming cream cleaner, a clarifying solution, and an adapalene gel for ...
FSA Eligible La Roche-Posay Triple Repair Bundle | FSA Store
These are always good to have on hand for acne emergencies. These actually work, they do help reduce inflammation and acne, but you need to wear them for the minimum amount of time specified on the box. Love that these are HSA/FSA eligible.
FSA Eligible Mighty Patch Original Acne Treatment Patches, 72 ct. | FSA Store
Red light therapy is very in right now! Red light therapy has benefits to help your cells from aging. I've seen people do the mask, but haven't seen the body lights before which is kinda cool.
FSA Eligible Dr Dennis Gross Light Therapy Bundle | FSA Store
CeraVe products are known for being gentle and good for acne prone skin. This cleanser is a great every day cleanser to help control acne.
FSA Eligible CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser, 16 oz. | FSA Store
Health Tech
There’s a surprising amount of health tech items that are FSA/HSA eligible- check this section out for some really cool finds
Woah, I didn’t realize these were FSA/HSA eligible! Oura rings are like a fitbit or Apple Watch but in ring form. They will tell you all sorts of biometrics. I’ve heard some pretty cool stories about these rings helping people detecting things like c...
Oura Ring 4: Stealth
This Oura ring is HSA/FSA eligible! I believe it has all the same features as their latest model, but it’s just a ceramic version of it and has more color options. I really like the pink one!
Oura Ring 4 Ceramic Petal – Health & Fitness Tracker
This smart scale is HSA/FSA eligible. This scale will track, measure, and monitor all essential body measurements like weight, body fat rate, body water, BMI, muscle and bone mass, and more! Perfect for if you want to jump start your fitness goals o...
FSA Eligible Full Body Analysis Scale — Caring Mill™ by Aura | FSA Store
I've been seeing a lot of people using these, and they seem to love it! This thing helps with body circulation and lymphatic drainage, which can help with joint and back pain. I've seen people do this as a part of their morning routine.
FSA Eligible Full Body Circulation Plate — Caring Mill™ by Aura | FSA Store
Migraines are the worstttt, this seems like it would help a lot. This is supposed to help relieve tension and eye strain to help with migraines. If nothing else is working, this doesn't seem like a bad idea to try.
FSA Eligible Ease Migraine & Eye Reliever with Compression & Heat — Caring Mill™ by Aura | FSA Store
This looks niiiceeee, can't believe it's FSA/HSA eligible! My friend had something when she was pregnant, and loved it for when she was pregnant. This definitely seems like something you should treat yourself to
FSA Eligible Arch Foot Massager Hub — Caring Mill™ by Aura | FSA Store
Fitness
Some fitness products are HSA/FSA eligible. Note: I do find that products that fall under this category are ones where you may need more approval to use HSA/FSA funds.
If you have back or neck pain, this is for you! This bundle is available on the FSA store. These tools can be used to relieve muscle knots and increase blood flow.
FSA Eligible Chirp Bundle | FSA Store
If you're looking for an easy way to increase your fitness, this little stair stepper is for you! This would also be perfect for someone in a tiny apartment. So great that this is HSA/FSA eligible.
FSA Eligible Orbit Step Therapy — Caring Mill™ by Aura | FSA Store
This smart watch continuously monitors your metrics, and then customizes coaching based on your unique physiology. This seems really similar to a fitbit if you're familiar with those. Great for keeping track of your biometrics and helping jump star...
FSA Eligible WHOOP Life Wearable Health & Activity Tracker | FSA Store
Joint Pain
Protect your joints with these HSA/FSA eligible products
Everyone I know who has a massage fun loves it. This one is heated, so an elevated experience. Perfect for sore and tired muscle and joints.
FSA Eligible Revive Heated Massage Gun — Caring Mill™ by Aura | FSA Store
My mom has bad knees and has a pair of massaging knee pads and says they're amazing. My mom is one bad knee problem away from a knee replacement and says these help a ton. If you have bad knees, definitely get this!
FSA Eligible Ember Arthritis & Pain Therapy Massager — Caring Mill™ by Aura | FSA Store
My mom has one of these and loves it. She has bad knees and says these help a ton. She highly recommends them!
FSA Eligible Sharper Image Calming Heat Copper + Charcoal Massaging Knee Wrap | FSA Store
This pillow is supposed to help ease knee, back and hip pain. It's memory foam, so you know it's gonna be comfy. Probably would be nice to have just for lounging purposes too
FSA Eligible Caring Mill Leg & Knee Support Memory Foam Pillow | FSA Store
Feminine Care
Did you know that feminine care and menstrual products are FSA/HSA eligible? And rightly so!
Ladies, you all know that that time of the month can be ROUGH. Don’t let period cramps bring you down, get this period relief device that uses TENS technology to alleviate menstrual pain and discomfort. They also include a one year supply of replacem...
FSA Eligible Serene Menstrual Relief Bundle - Caring Mill™ by Aura Bundle | FSA Store
One of my favorite FSA/HSA eligible products is tampons and pads and other feminine products. Tampax pearl tampons are my personal favorite
FSA Eligible Tampax Pearl Tampons, Regular, 36 ct. | FSA Store
If you are in need of this multi pack sizes, my condolences. But hey, at least they are FSA/HSA eligible. Grab a pack of these and maybe also grab a pint of ice cream or a chocolate bar and a heating pad while you're at it.
FSA Eligible Tampax Pearl Tampons Trio Pack, Super/Super Plus/Ultra Absorbency with BPA-Free Plastic Applicator and LeakGuard Braid, Unscented, 34 ct. | FSA Store
Midol does help with period cramps, but you need to take them at the right time. If you take them a little before they start or right when they start, midol can really help (at least in my experience). It doesn't hurt to have some of this around.
FSA Eligible Midol Complete Caplets, Value Size, 40 ct. | FSA Store
No matter what your preference is in these matters, it's always good to have some around. It really sucks when you run out of them!
FSA Eligible Always Ultra Thin Pads Overnight Absorbency Unscented with Wings, Size 4, 36 ct. | FSA Store
No matter what your preference is when it's comes to these sort of products, you're gonna need to have some on hand. It sucks when you need them, but don't have any, so use those HSA/FSA dollars to stock up!
FSA Eligible Always Radiant Daily Liners Regular Absorbency Unscented, 96 ct. | FSA Store
Didn't know they made organic tampons! No matter what your preference is for these sort of things, always good to stock up so you're prepared.
FSA Eligible L. Organic Cotton Tampons Regular/Super Absorbency Duo Pack, BPA-free Plastic Applicator, 30 ct. | FSA Store
Wow, I didn't realize period undies were HSA/FSA eligible. For those who use them, I've heard they love them.
FSA Eligible Proof Super Heavy Brief Period Underwear, 3 Pack, Black, Medium | FSA Store
If you're looking for a more eco-friendly and cost friendly option, I highly recommend this! Note: if you have an IUD, you cannot use these.
FSA Eligible DivaCup Model 2 | FSA Store
If you have an IUD and are looking for a an eco-friendly and cost saving option, the disc is for you. Even the packaging is ecofriendly and recyclable!
FSA Eligible Cora Menstrual Disc | FSA Store
Eye Care
These are my favorite brand of contact solution. It's always good to stock up on stuff like this. Love that this is HSA/FSA eligible.
FSA Eligible Bausch + Lomb Biotrue Multi-Purpose Solution for Soft Contact Lenses, 10 fl oz. (2-Pack) | FSA Store
If you’ve ever broken your glasses and don’t have a spare, you know how hand this little eyewear repair kit was. If it’s something little, this is so easy to have on hand instead having to drive somewhere to have them repaired, or ship them somewhere
FSA Eligible Optik Shop Eye Glass Screwdriver Kit PR1101 (2-Pack) | FSA Store
If you have allergies and suffer from itchy eyes, these are the best drops around. Both my allergist and eye doctor recommended these to me. I think they really work well.
FSA Eligible Pataday Extra-Strength Once Daily Eye Allergy Itch Relief Drops, 2.5mL | FSA Store
My eye doctor recommends this for cleaning my contacts. You just put them in the solution at night before you go to bed and then they’re cleaned in the morning.
FSA Eligible Clear Care Plus Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution, 12 oz. (2-Pack) | FSA Store
These are supposed to help with eye irritation, dryness, fatigue, itching and more. They provide gentle warmth and moisture for your eyes and they don’t require a microwave.
FSA Eligible CorneaCare Rest Self-Heating Eye Mask, 30 ct. | FSA Store