We've got $300 or so to spend because my birth ended up costing less than expected (yay)!
I've already bought myself an extra pump for home, what else will qualify without a prescription? I've downloaded the list but it looks pretty random, I don't need $300 worth of bandaids.
grapefruit / 4663 posts
@locavore_mama: I need new contacts but I don't have a contact prescription, hmm. I should call and see if I can get in.
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
Glasses/ sunglasses/ contacts, pregnancy tests, allergy meds (claritin) (oh, I think you need a dr to write you a prescription for the allergy meds so you can get reimbursed.)
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@jetsa: ps if you go to Lenscrafter you can buy non prescription sunglasses. 
DH and I both have nice polarized Revos and Maui Jims because of leftover (free) FSA $!
coconut / 8430 posts
Yes, I believe any optometrist's office can sell you non-prescription sunglasses (intended to protect contact wearer's eyes ) and have it count towards FSA or an insurance hardware allowance. Though I'd make sure that it does before you purchase them.
I got a free pair of Coach sunglasses this way because I didn't need a new pair of glasses last year.
persimmon / 1427 posts
If you go to drugstore.com there is an option to search by things that are FSA eligible. One year I had extra money and ended up getting some skin care items.
bananas / 9229 posts
Pregnancy tests, OPKs, maybe condoms (not sure) are also included as FSA items.
Ditto the above - sunglasses, contact solution, any OTC meds with a RX.
grapefruit / 4663 posts
@Bluebonnet: thank you! I can get Jack California baby sunscreen and bug repellant, I totally wouldn't have realized that and that stuffs pricey!
grapefruit / 4584 posts
Second designer prescription sunglasses! I've done this on several occasions 
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
@Bluebonnet: this is awesome information. Thank you!
cherry / 141 posts
I would also double check that you don't have a grace period. Our account has a grace period ending in March 2014 for 2013 funds.
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
Also, if you have any receipts from pharmacy or doctors visits, you could submit them for reimbursement.
I have a debit card for FSA and there's one Dr's office that does not take credit cards (or maybe they don't take FSA cards) so I have to pay cash or check. I then submit those bills for reimbursement.
pomegranate / 3398 posts
you can use http://www.drugstore.com as a good reference. It has a FSA section. The items are marked eligible and if they need a RX that's noted as well.
You can also order directly from that site as well.
clementine / 995 posts
I always stock up on contact lens solution with my leftover FSA money.
grapefruit / 4442 posts
contact solution and contact cases! You can also get thermometers, Walgreens will let you buy a nose frida!
pomegranate / 3003 posts
Could you make a care package for a homeless or women's crisis center?
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
Bumpy bump...I think there was a more recent thread about this, but I couldn't find it...I have a question.
I learned via the website FSA Store that Pull Ups (that we use at night) are eligible, but they're very expensive on the site. Can I buy the item at Costco, for example, where I can get 100 for $30 and use that receipt for reimbursement? I can't think of why not, but I wanted to check because I plan to order $100 worth.
coconut / 8472 posts
@looch: Yes, if an item is eligible for reimbursement it doesn't matter where you purchase it.
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