Baby Monitors are a great piece of technology to help keep an eye on your little one, and the good news is that there are several baby monitors eligible for both Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) reimbursement.
What baby monitors are eligible for FSA or HSA reimbursement?
In order to know if this helpful gadget falls under a medical expense category, it must meet certain criteria. For example, if the baby monitor is used to alert parents or caregivers that their baby has stopped breathing or is experiencing other medical conditions/events, then it could potentially qualify as a medical device and be eligible for reimbursement.
Additionally, video monitors designed with parental monitoring capabilities can also be considered FSA or HSA eligible as long as they are used for the safety of the child; however, some devices may still not qualify due to product specifications.
Top baby monitors eligible for FSA or HSA reimbursement:
- Nanit Pro
- Includes a swaddle wrap which monitors breathing.
- Miku Pro
- Contact-free approach using technology to monitor breathing.
- Eufy Smart Sock
- The newest release, which includes a smart sock to monitor heart rate, sleep status, and movement.
- CuboAi Plus
- Monitors temperature, face covering, and movements with mattress pad and AI technology.
- Owlet Smart Sock & Cam
- Smart sock that tracks your baby’s heart rate, oxygen, and movement.
To make sure your purchase falls under a reimbursable category, check with your specific plan administrator or contact an FSA/HSA specialist at the provider who sells the item. When in doubt, read up on any potential guidelines and restrictions before buying!
What is FSA and HSA?
FSA and HSA eligible expenses are a great way to reduce your out-of-pocket health care costs. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged accounts that help individuals cover out-of-pocket medical expenses.
FSAs can be used to pay for eligible medical costs such as doctor visits, prescription medications, and even certain over-the-counter medicines.
HSAs offer a triple tax advantage in that contributions to the account are made on a pre-tax basis, earnings grow tax free, and distributions for qualified medical expenses are also exempt from taxation.
Both types of accounts have their own sets of rules and eligible expenses for reimbursement, so be sure to consult with your employer or plan administrator for more information about specific items that are eligible for reimbursement.
Other Baby Gear Items Eligible for FSA or HSA Reimbursement
In addition to baby monitors being eligible for FSA or HSA reimbursement some common baby items are also FSA or HSA eligible. Though each Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) has its own rules, the following baby gear items may be eligible as well:
- Breast Pump
- Bottles
- Formula
- Orajel
- Thermometer
- Cream (A&D ointment is our favorite!)
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Humidifier
Before you make a purchase of any baby gear item for reimbursement through an FSA or HSA, it’s important to double-check the eligibility since not all items are considered valid under these healthcare accounts.
Remember: when in doubt, ask! That way you’ll be able to get reimbursed properly for all your baby gear purchases. Additionally, items such as sunscreen and birth control are eligible for reimbursement.
With an HSA or FSA on your side, you’ll have a little bit more buying power when purchasing all the essentials of parenthood. Happy shopping!
