Q.- I purchased a year’s supply of contact lenses on December 30, 2018. My FSA runs on a calendar year. Since I am using the lenses in 2019, can I be reimbursed from my 2019 FSA for their cost?
A.- No. The contact lens expense is considered “incurred” when you are provided with the set of lenses for the year. Assuming this occurred in 2018, and assuming you are not paying for the lenses on a day-to-day basis, the entire expense was incurred in the 2018 plan year and should be reimbursed from your 2018 FSA account.
