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Curious about FSA and HSA accounts? What are they and how to use them to pay for your next massage at the Healing Farm San Diego.

8/13/2019

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Does FSA Cover Massages?
BY NATHAN BUEHLER
 Investopedia.com

 Updated Jan 5, 2018
​Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) cover massages for certain medical treatments. These treatments must be approved and prescribed by a physician.
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Medical Conditions
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ruled that massage therapy for the sole purpose of tension and stress relief does not qualify as an eligible expense. Examples of medical conditions that qualify include carpal tunnel, back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression, and pain management.

How to Use an FSA for Massages
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The first step to using your FSA to cover massage therapy expenses is to pay a visit to your primary care doctor or local physician. Let the doctor know you have an FSA and are seeking massage therapy as the solution to a medically eligible condition. The physician will then write a prescription for your massage if she deems it to be medically necessary. The physician must provide three pieces of information on your prescription: why the massage is medically necessary; the number of sessions per month or frequency of your visits; and, the length of treatment.

About an FSA
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FSAs allow you to set aside pretax money to pay for qualifying medical and dental expenses, including co-pays and deductibles. For 2018, employees can contribute $2,650 to their health FSAs, up from the 2017 limit of $2,600. These plans are only available with employer-based health care plans, and employers can also make contributions. One shortcoming to FSAs is the "use it or lose it" policy. Some plans provide certain rollover or grace period options, but most plans erase any money left in the account at the end of the year. 
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Karen link
8/14/2019 10:46:54 am

I forgot to mention, if you plan to use your FSA or HSA massage prescription you will need to find a certified massage therapist who is qualified to accept the payment card.
I have been qualified by the American Massage Therapy Association as an eligible medical provider and I am registered through the NPPES and have my National Provider Number to accept payments from the FSA and HSA accounts.
If you have any questions, I am happy to help!

Love and Light,

Karen Dixon LMT
Healing Farm San Diego

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