Is a gym membership a medical expense that can be paid by an HSA or FSA?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, but only if the membership was purchased for the sole purpose of affecting a structure or function of the body (such as a prescribed plan for physical therapy to treat an injury) or the sole purpose of treating a specific disease diagnosed by a physician (such as obesity,hypertension, or heart disease).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Otherwise, the cost of a gym membership is for the individual’s general health and is not a medical expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many health insurance policies offer gym membership benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
QUESTION: Is a gym membership a medical expense that can be paid by an HSA or FSA? ANSWER: Yes, but only if the membership was purchased for the sole purpose of affecting a structure or function of the body (such as a prescribed plan for physical therapy to treat an injury) or the sole purpose … <\/p>\n