Are Prescription Sunglasses HSA/FSA Eligible?
Eligible because they correct vision. Non-prescription sunglasses are not.
How the rule applies
Sunglasses with a prescription lens correct vision, so they are treated as eyeglasses. The same frames with plain lenses are not.
What to keep for your records
Keep the receipt that shows the prescription lenses as a line item, and keep the prescription.
Watch out for
If you buy plain sunglasses and later add prescription lenses, only the cost of the lenses and the fitting may count. Ask the optician to itemize the bill.
Where to buy it HSA/FSA-eligible
Pay with your HSA or FSA card directly, or buy elsewhere and save the receipt to submit for reimbursement.
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This ruling applies the HSA/FSA account rules (IRC §223, IRS Pub. 969), the medical-care definition they rely on (IRC §213(d), IRS Pub. 502) and any later statutory change or IRS guidance listed above. It is for informational purposes only. Eligibility can vary slightly by plan administrator — when in doubt, confirm with yours before purchasing.