HSA/FSA qualified health expenses Articles

How you can use your pre-tax dollars in your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for qualified health expenses.
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When a massage can ease a migraine—and which type is best.

Studies show massage can ease migraine symptoms. But how do they stack up against other treatments? We share the details. Plus, how to save on massage fees.

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Learn how HSAs and FSAs can help you save cash and stress less!

The short story? These savings accounts let you reserve pre-tax funds for medical expenses. So you can save up to 40% off routine care and specialty treatments!

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How to save with an HSA or FSA—and which is best for you

What’s the deal with Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts? Understand what they are and how they can help you save on fitness, massage and more.

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Can I use my HSA or FSA to pay for massage therapy?

Does massage help your medical condition? We guide you through how you may be able to get a Letter of Medical Necessity online and save on rehab fees!

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Use your HSA/FSA to save at Blink Fitness with Dr. B

If exercise helps to prevent or treat your medical condition, you may be able to get a Letter of Medical Necessity online for Blink Fitness with Dr. B.

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How to use your HSA to save on YouFit gym membership costs

If exercise treats your medical condition, learn how an online consultation may help you unlock HSA/FSA funds to save up to 40% off YouFit gym membership!

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How to use your HSA/FSA to save on BODi subscriptions and the BODi Bike

Want to feel good while saving up to 40% on BODi? Learn how Dr. B can help qualifying patients unlock their HSA and FSA funds with a $15 online consultation.

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What is a Letter of Medical Necessity for HSA/FSA?

Understand how the HSA reimbursement process works. Plus, learn how qualifying patients can get a Letter of Medical Necessity online with a $15 consultation.

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How to use your HSA/FSA at F45 Training

Think exercise might help you prevent or treat a medical condition? Learn how you may be able to save on F45 Training costs with your HSA or FSA account.

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How you might be able to use your HSA/FSA to sweat and save at Orangetheory Fitness

If exercise helps you prevent or treat a medical condition, learn how to get a Letter of Medical Necessity online and seek approval to save on Orangetheory Fitness with your HSA or FSA.

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How to use your HSA/FSA at SoulCycle

Here’s how Dr. B is working to help make the process of getting a Letter of Medical Necessity more convenient for qualifying patients.

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What can you buy with HSA (and FSA) funds?

Here's how Health Savings Accounts can help you save on qualified medical expenses. Plus, a surprising list of things you can buy with HSA (and FSA) funds.

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Can I use my FSA/HSA for gym membership?

Do you exercise to prevent or reverse an injury or illness? Learn how to get a Letter of Medical Necessity online to use your HSA/FSA dollars for fitness fees.

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