HSA Eligible General Health

Is Long Term Care Premiums HSA eligible?

You can pay for this directly with your HSA or reimburse yourself later.

Yes — Long Term Care Premiums is fully HSA eligible

You can pay for Long Term Care Premiums directly with your HSA or FSA, or pay out-of-pocket and reimburse yourself from your HSA later. Long term care premiums are not eligible with an FSA, but may be eligible with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and are eligible with a health savings account (HSA) unless already paid for with pre-tax dollars.

How to claim it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use my HSA debit card to pay for Long Term Care Premiums?

Yes. Pay with your HSA debit card at the point of sale, or pay out-of-pocket and reimburse yourself. Always keep your itemized receipt.

Do I need to keep a receipt for Long Term Care Premiums?

Yes — for every HSA withdrawal the IRS requires documentation proving the expense was qualified. Keep itemized receipts for at least 3 years after the tax year.

Can I reimburse myself years later for Long Term Care Premiums?

Yes — the IRS imposes no time limit on HSA reimbursements. As long as the expense was incurred after your HSA was established and you have documentation, you can reimburse yourself years or even decades later.

Source: IRS Publication 502 — Long-Term Care. Not tax advice; consult a tax professional for your situation.