Your HSA Winter Wellness Investment Guide

Key takeaways:

Winter brings a host of health concerns including viruses, drier skin, and less exercise opportunities.
Plan for the season with smart, HSA eligible investments geared toward the most common winter health issues.

Sticking to healthy habits in winter isn’t easy due to colder weather and holiday schedules. At the same time, the season is full of health challenges—viruses, dry skin, and exacerbation of conditions like asthma and arthritis.

With a little advanced planning, you can stay healthy and productive all season long. Your HSA can help you get ready—so you’re well equipped when an illness or other health concern strikes.

Prep for colds and flu

Winter is cold and flu season. And when your throat starts feeling scratchy or your nose starts getting stuffy, having relief on hand means you don’t have to run to the store when you’re feeling run down.

Your HSA can help you stay ahead of viruses and other cold weather bugs. It covers products that ease symptoms, shorten sick time, and keep your immune system strong. So you can get back to your day to day.

Prepare for cold and flu season with these HSA eligibles:

Manage and recover from pain

Lots of us find ourselves feeling a little achier in the winter—whether it’s seasonal illnesses, longer workdays, more stress from a busier routine, or even shoveling snow.

But pain doesn’t have to be a fact of life this season. You can use your HSA for tools that help you keep pain at bay and de-stress.

Make sure your pain and soreness stay under control with:

Prioritize sleep

Sleep is a must in winter. It can be the key to managing stress and keeping your immune system healthy. But hectic schedules, a stubborn cold, and daylight savings can make it harder to get some needed shuteye.

Luckily, your HSA offers the support you need to stay rested all winter. Make sure you've got these products handy so you can get your zzzs.

Protect your skin

Winter probably isn’t your skin’s favorite time of year. Between cold outdoor air, dry indoor heated air, and temperature shifts, your skin can lose moisture. That can show up as dryness, flakiness, and cracking—not to mention worsening of conditions like psoriasis and eczema.

Your HSA can help you level up your skincare game during colder months. Incorporating these items into your routine can ensure your skin stays hydrated and healthy.

Track what matters

Keeping tabs on your health is even more important during winter. The chilly weather can aggravate certain health conditions. And when you or someone in your family starts feeling sick, it’s good to know as much as possible about what’s going on.

Whether it’s monitoring chronic conditions or finding out whether you have a fever, HSA eligible products help you get accurate, up-to-the-minute information from home—so you can take the right steps when needed.

These home health diagnostic products are all HSA eligible:

In summary

A little proactiveness can make a big difference, especially when it comes to winter health challenges. Investing in prevention now, with your HSA, can help you stay prepared, active, and less stressed this season.