Before your FSA (flexible spending account) balance expires on Dec. 31, you'll want to spend those funds, and there are a variety of surprising wellness devices that your FSA may cover. The same applies to the HSA, or health savings account, but those funds don't expire on a specific date.
When it comes to both FSA and HSA spending, it's helpful to know that they're not just for doctors' appointments or medication anymore.
"This trend is transforming how employees view their benefits, as these accounts aren't just for emergencies anymore," said Chris Byrd, senior vice president at WEX, a global commerce platform that administers HSAs and FSAs.
Below, we outline some of the most surprising health tech devices that your HSA or FSA might cover.
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1. Massage guns
You may be surprised to learn that massage guns like Therabody's Theraguns could be FSA- or HSA-eligible. Starting at $200, you can also find two massage guns from the brand Caring Mill by Aura, an in-house brand from the HSA and FSA Stores, that could be eligible. One is even heated and comes in a two-pack.
There's also a vibrating, heated foam roller and Therabody's TheraCup for cupping therapy paired with heat and vibration.
2. Oura Ring
The Oura Ring can be bought using funds from your FSA or HSA. Caroline Igo/CNET
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