From eligible telehealth services to products that promote self-care and whole-person health, flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSAs) deliver personalization, flexibility, and savings
DALLAS, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It's estimated that American adults experience mental illness each year, with less than half finding timely access to treatment. In recognition of World Mental Health Day on October 10, is sharing four ways to support mental health with tax-free flexible spending account (FSA) and health saving account (HSA) funds at and .
"World Mental Health Day is not only an opportunity to recognize and drive awareness for the mental health crisis in our country, but it's an opportunity to educate individuals and families about ways they can support their own wellbeing by using their FSA and HSA funds to pay for eligible mental health services and products that contribute to their total wellbeing," said Jenna Everhart, senior vice president of human resources for Health-E Commerce.
According to Health-E Commerce, following are IRS-approved FSA and HSA expenses that support better mental health.
1. Telehealth Services. HSA Store and FSA Store offer easy access to eligible telehealth services from that support mental health for people of all ages. Subscribers can search from thousands of licensed mental health specialists and can schedule virtual and in-person counseling.
2. Self Care. Physical and mental wellbeing are closely connected, which is why pain relief products like a , , and can play a role in managing mental health, as can products that provide .
3. Sleep Support. Achieving consistent, quality sleep can improve mental health, and with FSA- and HSA-eligible items like medications, pain relief eye pillows and this can be within reach for account holders. The newly eligible WHOOP wearable device can also help individuals better track sleep and other diagnostic health factors.
4. Pain Relief. There is a connection between how our brains process and our emotions, which means that reducing pain and muscle tension can support mental health. Products like a and can help, as can or devices.
To learn more about using tax-free funds to support mental wellbeing, visit the searchable eligibility lists at or .
About Health-E Commerce
is the parent brand to and , online stores that serve the 70+ million consumers enrolled in pre-tax health and wellness accounts. The company also created â„¢, a popular private-label line of health products through which a portion of every purchase is donated to the . Since 2010, the Health-E Commerce brands have led the direct-to-consumer e-commerce market for exclusively pre-tax health and wellness benefits. Health-E Commerce plays an essential role in expanding product eligibility for important new categories within the list of eligible medical expenses.
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