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Question of the Week

Written by BAS | Apr 1, 2021 1:44:03 PM

Q.- Last year, we amended our health FSA to allow reimbursements of menstrual products and over-the-counter drugs without a prescription. Was this allowed just for the 2020 plan year or is this a change we can keep going forward?

A.- The IRS’ guidance allowing for the reimbursement of menstrual products and over-the-counter drugs without a prescription was not limited to the 2020 plan year. Your health FSA can continue to allow reimbursement of these products.