Save on your child's glasses
Use your FSA or HSA for your child's glasses
Prescription eyewear is a qualified medical expense โ and if you have an FSA, that money may expire at year-end. Here's how to spend it before you lose it.
Buddy's quick answer
Yes โ kids' prescription glasses, prescription sunglasses, and lenses are FSA- and HSA-eligible. Pay with your plan's debit card, or pay normally and submit an itemized receipt for reimbursement.
Eligibility
What's covered โ and what isn't
| Usually covered | Usually not covered |
|---|---|
| Prescription frames and lenses | Non-prescription (fashion) sunglasses |
| Prescription sunglasses & 2-in-1 clip-ons | Cases, cloths, and accessories |
| Lens add-ons (anti-scratch, anti-glare, blue-light) as part of an Rx | Warranty or replacement plans (varies) |
| Eye exams and a valid prescription | โ |
How to pay
Two easy ways
Use your FSA/HSA card
Many plans issue a debit card you can use at checkout just like a regular card.
Pay and get reimbursed
Pay normally, then submit an itemized receipt to your plan administrator. Keep the receipt and your child's prescription on file.
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Parent questions
The stuff you actually want to know
Are kids' glasses FSA eligible?
Yes. Prescription glasses, prescription sunglasses, and lenses for children are qualified medical expenses under both FSA and HSA plans.
Can I use my FSA for prescription sunglasses?
Yes โ prescription sunglasses, and 2-in-1 magnetic clip-ons that attach to a prescription frame, are eligible.
What about blue-light glasses?
If they're prescription or the blue-light filter is a lens add-on, they're usually covered. Non-prescription blue-light glasses vary by plan.
Do I need a prescription on file?
Keep the current prescription and an itemized receipt โ you'll need them for reimbursement or in case your plan asks for documentation.
When do FSA funds expire?
Usually December 31, though some plans offer a short grace period or a small rollover. HSA funds never expire. Check your specific plan.
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