Health improvement programs that qualify
unless they are reimbursed by insurance:
  • Physical and speech therapy
  • Weight-loss programs (for specific disease)
  • Quit smoking programs, patches and gums
  • Alcoholism and drug treatment
  • Special schooling for a disabled child
  • Body scans
  • Reconstructive surgery associated with birth defect,
    disease, or accident
  • Home drug tests
  • Cholesterol tests and monitors
  • Home blood tests
  • Gastric bypass surgery

Health improvement expenses that DO NOT
qualify for reimbursement:
  • Weight-loss programs for general health or
     appearance
  • Cosmetic surgery and procedures unless it is
     for reconstructtion due to disease, birth defect
     or accident
  • Dental bleaching
  • Marriage counseling
  • Over-the-counter items, drugs, or medications
     that are not medically necessary or are not
     prescribed by your physician or health practitioner