Holiday Hearing: How to Use Your FSA/HSA for a Sound-Filled Season
Many people don’t realize that their Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) funds cover hearing-related services like hearing aids. There is a caveat, however.
Check with your employer or account administrator to make sure, but unused FSA funds typically don’t roll over into the following year. So, if you’ve been putting off hearing concerns due to the expense, now may be the perfect time to act by utilizing your saved healthcare dollars before they expire.
Our comprehensive range of services at Jacksonville ENT Surgery includes expert care and support for individuals experiencing hearing loss.
Here’s our team’s guidance on why and how to use your FSA/HSA for a sound-filled season.
Why use your FSA or HSA for hearing care?
Investing in your hearing health can enhance your quality of life by preventing complications associated with untreated hearing loss, including:
- Communication challenges
- Social withdrawal and isolation
- Cognitive
- Balance problems, reduced mobility, and increased fall risk
- Depression and anxiety
FSA and HSA funds are meant to cover qualified medical expenses, including many services and devices related to hearing loss. With the holidays nearing, now is a great time to schedule your hearing test or hearing aid fitting.
Also, since many FSA plans don’t roll unused funds into the next year, this is the time to use them before they expire. And while many HSA funds do roll over, using those funds now means you can start the new year hearing your best.
Hearing-related expenses covered by FSA/HSA reimbursements
If you’re wondering what hearing-related expenses are eligible, here’s a helpful list:
- Comprehensive hearing evaluations and diagnostic testing
- Hearing aids (digital, rechargeable, or Bluetooth-enabled)
- Hearing aid maintenance, cleaning, and repair services
- Assistive listening devices for televisions or phones
- Custom earplugs or musician’s monitors
- Ear wax removal or other ENT services recommended by your specialist
- Hearing aid batteries
- Custom ear protection
Our Jacksonville ENT Surgery team can help you determine which treatments or devices best suit your hearing needs and assist with FSA/HSA reimbursement.
Act before the year ends
Appointments tend to fill quickly this time of year as patients rush to use their remaining benefits.
Scheduling your visit early ensures you can complete your hearing test, select your devices, and even receive them in time to enjoy a sound-filled holiday season. Imagine hearing every carol, every story, and every toast without missing a moment.
To simplify the process, we can provide itemized receipts or documentation for FSA/HSA reimbursement. Just ask for details during your visit.
Give yourself the gift of better hearing
This holiday season, give yourself or a loved one the gift of improved hearing. Using your FSA or HSA for hearing care is a wise and practical way to invest in your health and well-being.
Don’t let another year go by without hearing life’s best moments. Schedule a visit to Jacksonville ENT Surgery today. Call the office or request an appointment online.
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