OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) QUICK REIMBURSEMENT GUIDE WHAT IS AN OVER-THE-COUNTER ITEM? Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and products are reimbursable under a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Limited Expense Care Flexible Spending Account (LEX FSA) (dental and vision expenses only), and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) when the OTC product is used for medical purposes. Below is a description of the three IRS-defined categories, followed by product examples for each. 1. Eligible OTC Medical Care Expenses
Eligible items include medicines or products that alleviate or treat injuries or illness for you and your dependents. These drugs and products are not cosmetic in nature, or merely beneficial to your general health. Claims for OTC medicines and products must include an adequate receipt that states the name of the medicine or product, the date, and the amount paid. If your supermarket or pharmacy receipt does not include this information, you will need to copy the label from the product or its packaging, circle the correct amount on your receipt, and submit this information with your signed claim form. You do not need to provide a statement from a medical provider or indicate a diagnosis in order to receive reimbursement. 2.
Dual-Purpose Products
Certain OTC products are considered dual-purpose, such as vitamins and supplements. That’s because for some individuals, the product is used to alleviate a medical condition, while others use the product for general health and well- being. These products may be eligible for reimbursement, but require a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) stating your specific diagnosis or medical condition, a recommendation to take the specific OTC medicine to treat your condition, and documentation of the product and cost. Polycomp can provide you information regarding the LMN to assist you in submitting this information. 3. Excluded Items
OTC products that are not medicines or that merely benefit your general health are NOT reimbursable, such as vitamins without a LMN. Reimbursement for OTC medicines still follows the existing rules regarding your plan. The expense(s) must:
9 The OTC drug is for you, your spouse or your dependent. 9 The expense is incurred during the plan year. 9 Submit a detailed store receipt which includes the name of the product. If the receipt does not show the product
name, you must also include a copy of the product label or container cover.
9 The reimbursement does not include unreasonable stockpiling.
ELIGIBLE OTC MEDICAL CARE EXPENSES Type/Class of Drug or Examples of Eligible OTC Medical Care Expenses Acne Treatment
Acne Free Acnomel Ambi Even & Clear Bye Bye Blemish Clean &
Clear Clearasil Murad Acne Complex Kit Nature’s Cure Acne Treatment Neutrogena
Acne Treatment OXY Proactiv Solution Stri-Dex ZAPZYT Acne Treatment Zeno Acne
Note: Generic and store brand equivalents of name brand acne treatments are also eligible.
Allergy Prevention and
Actifed Allerest Benadryl Chlor-Trimeton Claritin Contac NasalCrom Sudafed
Treatment Analgesics/Antipyretics
Aspirin Advil Aleve Ibuprofen Naprosyn Tylenol Midol Pamprin
Antacids and Acid
AXID AR Gas-X Maalox Mylanta Tums Pepcid AC Prilosec OTC
Reducers Anti-arthritics Antibiotics (topical)
Bactine Neosporin Triple antibiotic ointment
Anticandial (yeast)
Femstat 3 Gynelotrimin Mycelex-7 Monistat 3 Vagistat-1
Antidiarrheal and
Ex-Lax Immodium AD Kaopectate Pepto-Bismol
Laxatives Antifungal Antihistamines
Actifed Allerest Benadryl Claritin Chlor-
Trimeton Contac Drixoral Sudafed Tavist Triaminic
Anti-itch Lotions and
Bactine Benadryl Caldecort Caladryl Calamine Cortaid Hydrocortisone Lanacort
Asthma Medicines
Bronitin Mist Bronkaid Bronkolixer Primatene
Cold Sore/Fever Blister Cold, Flu,
Actifed Advil Cold and Sinus Afrin Alka Seltzer Cold and Flu Afrinol Aleve Cold and
Decongestant and
Sinus Children’s Advil Cold Contac Dayquil Dimetane Dristan Long-
Sinus Remedies
Lasting Drixoral Neo-Synephrine 12-Hour Nyquil Otrivin Pediacare Sudafed Tavist-D
Thera-flu Triaminic Tylenol Cold and Flu Cough Drops Nasal Sprays Lozenges
Contact Lens Supplies
Cleaning and soaking solutions Lens storage cases
Contraceptive/Family
Ovulation predictor kits Pregnancy tests Spermicides Condoms
Planning Cough Suppressants or
Robitussin Vicks 44 Chloraseptic Mucinex Cough drops Throat lozenges
Expectorants Dehydration Dental/Denture Care Diaper Rash First Aid/Medical
Antiseptics Witch Hazel Peroxide Bandages First aid kits Cold/hot packs for
Supplies
injuries Joint supports (ankle, elbow, knee, wrist) Rubbing alcohol Ace wraps Splints
Foot Care
Arch and insole supports Callous removers Athlete’s Foot products (see anti-fungal)
Hand Sanitizer
This does not include soaps, lotions or other personal hygiene items that include sanitizing
Hemorrhoidal Preparations Home Diagnostic Tests
Blood pressure (monitor and related equipment) Cholesterol Diabetic equipment and
supplies Colorectal screenings HIV test Pregnancy tests
Lactose Intolerance
DairyCare Dairy Relief Lactaid Lacteeze Lactrase
Medicated Lip Products
Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment Carmex Medicated Lip Balm Neosporin Lip Treatment
Menstrual Cycle Migraine Relief Motion Sickness Nasal Strips or Sprays
Note: Nasal strips or sprays to alleviate snoring or reduce nasal congestion are eligible.
Advil Aleve Ibuprofen Motrin Naprosyn Naproxen
Pediculicide Pre-natal Vitamins Skin Care Sleep Aids Smoking Cessation
Commit Nicoderm CQ Nicorette Nicotrol
Sunscreen
Note: Lotions or cosmetics that contain ingredients to protect you from the sun and/or list a
Teething/Toothaches Topical Steroids Wart Removal
Compound W Dr. Scholl’s Clear Away Wart-Off
DUAL-PURPOSE PRODUCTS Type/Class of Drug or Examples of Dual-Purpose Products Reimbursable Use Excluded Use Dental fluoride Dietary Supplements Feminine Hygiene Fiber Supplements Healing Ointment Homeopathic Remedies Incontinence Joint Supplements Minerals OTC Hormone Therapy Vitamins Weight Loss Drugs or Programs EXCLUDED ITEMS Type/Class of Drug or Product Examples of Excluded Items Cosmetic Products
Face soaps Creams Make-up Perfumes Hair removal
Dental Products
Dental floss Toothpaste Toothbrushes Teeth whitening kits Mouthwash
Herbal Supplements Toiletries
Deodorant Shampoo Body sprays Soaps Moisturizers Chapstick
Vitamins The products listed here are examples, and do NOT constitute an endorsement or an exhaustive listing of reimbursable OTC products.
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