The Complete HSA Eligibility List
Here it is — the most-comprehensive eligibility list available on the web. From A to Z, items and services deemed eligible for tax-free spending with your Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and more will be here, complete with details and requirements. Important Reminder: HSAs, FSAs, HRAs and other account types listed may not all be the same. Be sure to check with your administrator to confirm if something is eligible before making a purchase.
Here it is — the most-comprehensive eligibility list available on the web. From A to Z, items and services deemed eligible for tax-free spending with your Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and more will be here, complete with details and requirements. Important Reminder: FSAs, HRAs and other account types listed may not all be the same. Be sure to check with your administrator to confirm if something is eligible before making a purchase.
Topical Analgesics (Muscles and Arthritis): HSA Eligibility
Topical Analgesics (Muscles and Arthritis): eligible with a Health Savings Account (HSA)HSA Eligible Arthritis Pain Relievers
What are topical analgesics?
Topical analgesics are pain relievers (another term for analgesic) that are applied on the skin, or topically. Topical analgesics are usually used to relieve muscle pain, or to relieve joint pain. Topical analgesics are applied via spray, lotion, ointment, or rub. They may work via heat (capsaicin), salicylate (like aspirin), or counterirritation (menthol) which can serve as a distraction from the pain of an injury or condition (WebMD).
What are muscle pain relievers?
Muscle pain relievers are medical products that treat muscle pain. The most common muscle pain relievers are liniments and hot/cold therapy.
Liniments are topical skin applications which are usually a little less viscous than lotions. They are also called balms or heat rubs, and are useful on muscle pain, soreness, and arthritis. Liniments produce a feeling of warmth in a particular spot. Liniments are sold as popular brands such as Tiger Balm. (ScienceDirect). Trolamine salicylate is another topical skin application that is absorbed through the skin and reduces the acidity of salicylic acid, which delays and reduces the intensity of muscle soreness onset.
Hot and cold packs are another method for relieving muscle pain. Hot and cold packs are reusable packs that can be held against a muscle or joint to deal with swelling, pain, or soreness. The pack can either be heated in the microwave at home or chilled in the fridge or freezer.