https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:20:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-267010 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:22:22 +0000 StrawberryBee 267010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks @Crisark and @dagret ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266978 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:56:29 +0000 SAHM0811 266978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used it for breastfeeding supplies... even my Medela Freestyle pump and other bf'ing accessories! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266927 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:15:04 +0000 dagret 266927@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an HSA, not an fsa, so it's a bit different, but same principle. I could use HSA money for my acupuncture too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266920 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:06:56 +0000 BSB 266920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@StrawberryBee: Yup, pregnancy tests are covered under FSA. </p> <p>@kentuckygirl: I didn't know about OPKs but good to know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266910 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:02:52 +0000 Crisark 266910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@StrawberryBee: If it has a check mark it should be good to go!!!! Always call your FSA admin to verify if you have any doubts but we use this site when asked what's covered when participants call so I'd be confident in the answer! :)</p> <p>On that site there is also a FSA tab where only covered items are all together via category. May help your search as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266884 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:44:37 +0000 StrawberryBee 266884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So wait, does this mean that pregnancy tests are covered as well? (I searched on Drugstore.com and they came up with the FSA checkmark).</p> <p>If so, sweet! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266879 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:39:12 +0000 Crisark 266879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kentuckygirl: I only stress the research because we have people using their money for things they 'think' are covered and then end up not being reimbursed and freak out.<br /> Hope all you need is covered!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266867 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:33:11 +0000 kentuckygirl 266867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Crisark: Thanks! I did call them to confirm about the OPKs and that I do not need an Rx. Good advice though for everyone! I probably need to research the other fertility items more. Thanks for the website! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266834 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:12:39 +0000 Crisark 266834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is what I do for a living so let me tell you please be cautious...not everything not covered by insurance is covered by your FSA account. The IRS have specific guidelines for coverage. We recommend our participants to reference a website <a href="http://www.drugstore.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.drugstore.com</a> you are able to search items like you would on Google and it will come up and have 'FSA' and a check mark if it's covered and 'FSARX' if it needs a prescription to be covered.<br /> I do believe though the strips and CBEFM are covered. Just be thorough in your research so you aren't stuck with out of pocket expenses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266825 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:05:12 +0000 Shutterbug 266825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kentuckygirl: ah got it. Well, load up on OPKs then :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266820 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:02:35 +0000 kentuckygirl 266820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rachel: I think I could buy a CBEFM. However I am going to stick with OPKs since my RE wants to see me when I get a positive OPK. I am afraid the highs/peaks on the CBEFM may not provide what I need in my specific case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266785 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:44:53 +0000 pastemoo 266785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Woooo! that's pretty cool. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266784 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:44:09 +0000 Shutterbug 266784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooo could you buy a CBEFM? They're like $100+! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-can-use-my-flexible-spending-account-for-opks#post-266781 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:41:06 +0000 kentuckygirl 266781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just found out that I can use my Flexible Spending Account to buy OPKs! I also learned that even though my insurance does not cover fertility treatments (beyond diagnostic), I can still use my FSA for things not covered by insurance. This is fabulous news because I currently have several hundred dollars that I need to use before the end of the year. If you have an FSA, you may want to check on this with your plan! </p>