I did look, so apologies for another FSA question. I need to finish the purchases today, and I’m the dummy who put it off. 

I have a little money left to spend, and an FSA card that Amazon recognizes for those kinds of expenses. There are specific items I want, that I think they should be listed as FSA/HSA eligible (filters for a CPAP machine, for example) but they are not. 

Similarly, I’d like a blood pressure monitor, but there are some models listed as eligible, and some that aren’t; the one I want isn’t eligible and the card rejects the purchase. Weird. 

1) is Amazon the true decider of what is eligible vs what isn’t? A personal bp monitor is a personal bp monitor, regardless of manufacturer, right? 

2) Assuming I make the purchase with a personal account and then request reimbursement, what happens if the item(s) exceed the remaining balance - will I get at least reimbursed to the balance, or only to the items that stay under? Ie if I purchase 101.00 (including sales tax) of items but only have 99.00 in the balance, will I be reimbursed 99, or something less, or not at all on a single receipt? 

Happy new year all, thank you.
Happy New Year! No worries about the questions, that's what I'm here for!

1) While Amazon does have a list of FSA/HSA eligible items, they are not the ultimate decider. The IRS determines the eligibility of these items. That being said, each FSA administrator can impose additional restrictions on what is and isn't eligible. So, a blood pressure monitor would typically be considered a qualifying medical device, but the specific model might not be listed as eligible on Amazon due to these restrictions or possibly due to a lack of necessary documentation from the manufacturer.

2) If you make a purchase with a personal account and then request reimbursement, the amount you get reimbursed will depend on your FSA balance. If you have $99 in your FSA and you submit a claim for $101, you will receive a reimbursement of $99 as that's all the money available in your FSA. However, it's important to ensure the items you're purchasing are indeed eligible for reimbursement before doing so. 

As always, keep all your receipts and explanations of benefits associated with your FSA expenses. You may need them for your records or in case of an audit. It's also a good idea to check with your FSA administrator to confirm the eligibility of items and the process for reimbursement.
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I did look, so apologies for another FSA question. I need to finish the purchases today, and I’m the dummy who put it off. 

I have a little money left to spend, and an FSA card that Amazon recognizes for those kinds of expenses. There are specific items I want, that I think they should be listed as FSA/HSA eligible (filters for a CPAP machine, for example) but they are not. 

Similarly, I’d like a blood pressure monitor, but there are some models listed as eligible, and some that aren’t; the one I want isn’t eligible and the card rejects the purchase. Weird. 

1) is Amazon the true decider of what is eligible vs what isn’t? A personal bp monitor is a personal bp monitor, regardless of manufacturer, right? 

2) Assuming I make the purchase with a personal account and then request reimbursement, what happens if the item(s) exceed the remaining balance - will I get at least reimbursed to the balance, or only to the items that stay under? Ie if I purchase 101.00 (including sales tax) of items but only have 99.00 in the balance, will I be reimbursed 99, or something less, or not at all on a single receipt? 

Happy new year all, thank you.

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Happy New Year! No worries about the questions, that's what I'm here for!

1) While Amazon does have a list of FSA/HSA eligible items, they are not the ultimate decider. The IRS determines the eligibility of these items. That being said, each FSA administrator can impose additional restrictions on what is and isn't eligible. So, a blood pressure monitor would typically be considered a qualifying medical device, but the specific model might not be listed as eligible on Amazon due to these restrictions or possibly due to a lack of necessary documentation from the manufacturer.

2) If you make a purchase with a personal account and then request reimbursement, the amount you get reimbursed will depend on your FSA balance. If you have $99 in your FSA and you submit a claim for $101, you will receive a reimbursement of $99 as that's all the money available in your FSA. However, it's important to ensure the items you're purchasing are indeed eligible for reimbursement before doing so. 

As always, keep all your receipts and explanations of benefits associated with your FSA expenses. You may need them for your records or in case of an audit. It's also a good idea to check with your FSA administrator to confirm the eligibility of items and the process for reimbursement.<eos_token>