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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.
The body of a faceless massage therapist, working on the foot of a client whose body is off camera, lying on a massage table in an open, airy studio.

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.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A young white woman with short red hair wearing a white shirt sits at a table in a bright white room in front of a computer and touches her lip as she gazes into the screen.

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!

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A young woman with dark skin and long dark hair wearing a black winter coat sits outside at a cafe table in the sun, looking down into her phone with a credit card out to pay for something.

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.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A thin white massage therapist in blue pants and a white shirt with her short hair pulled back stretches a female patient wearing fitted clothing who lays on a massage table in an airy treatment room.

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!

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Young female office worker with raised arms and closed eyes sitting at desk with computer while working in home office

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.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A celebratory photo of a SoulCycle class with a group of riders cheering and confetti flying through the air. Photo courtesy of SoulCycle.

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.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Excited black father carrying happy little daughter on shoulders while mother laughing and strolling together on playground on tropical resort

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.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A curvy Black woman wearing gym clothes and a hair wrap and a muscular white woman wearing gym clothes stand close together, laughing, resting against a well of a gym.

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.

| By Jacqueline Raposo

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