How to Easily Find FSA Eligible Items on Amazon

Your flexible spending account (FSA) funds expire soon and if you don’t use them, you lose them. In fact, about half of FSA holders in recent years ended up giving up their funds to their employer, according to the Nonprofit Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI).

First, be sure to check with your employer about your FSA’s December 31 deadline, as well as any possible deferrals or grace periods. After that, it’s time to scan your medicine cabinet, make a list of everything you need to stock up on, and click “Add to Cart.”

The FSA Shop is an obvious choice for getting the most out of your remaining funds, but you can also look to your go-to retail giants. Amazon, Target, Walgreens and more all offer a dedicated FSA/HSA store to help you quickly find eligible items.

How to Buy FSA Eligible Items on Amazon

Here’s how to take advantage of Amazon’s FSA-eligible items before the end of the year.

1. Visit Amazon’s FSA Store at amazon.com/fsa

2. Look for the “FSA/HSA Eligible” label on product listings.

3. Use the FSA/HSA filter in search results

4. Pay with your FSA debit card at checkout

Likewise, Target has an FSA filter in its healthcare section, and pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens have dedicated online FSA stores.

What to buy with your remaining FSA funds

Many over-the-counter medications and health items are FSA eligible, including pain relievers, cold medications, bandages, dental care products, menstrual products, and more. But did you know that you can also collect these kinds of gifts:

Again, most FSA plans require you to spend the funds by December 31, although some offer grace periods. Check with your plan administrator for specific deadlines. Just be sure to keep receipts for all FSA purchases in case you need to verify your eligibility with your plan administrator after payment.

However you choose to spend your FSA funds, don’t let that money go to waste. After all, this money already came from your salary.