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Paying for a GLP-1 with HSA or FSA funds

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Paying for a GLP-1 with HSA or FSA funds

If you pay cash for a GLP-1, using pre-tax HSA or FSA money can cut the real cost by roughly your tax rate.

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What the IRS rules say

IRS Publication 502 lists qualified medical expenses.

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HSA versus FSA

HSA FSA Who can have one People with a qualifying high-deductible health plan Employees whose employer offers it Rollover Money stays yours…

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Paperwork to keep

The pharmacy receipt showing drug name, date and amount paid Your prescription or a pharmacy printout that confirms it A letter of medical…

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What pre-tax money is worth

Paying with pre-tax dollars means you skip income tax on that money, and usually payroll tax too for FSA and payroll HSA contributions.

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A simple worked example

Suppose you spend $100 a month on an eligible prescription.

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When HSA and FSA money can pay for Zepbound, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs under IRS rules, what paperwork to keep, and what pre-tax dollars save.

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