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Title: Is Top Surgery Tax-deductable or FSA Eligible?
Post by: pong on May 08, 2009, 07:10:23 PM
Post by: pong on May 08, 2009, 07:10:23 PM
Hi Guys,
I'm just wondering if top surgery is tax deductable or FSA (flexible spending account) eligible?
Thanks.
I'm just wondering if top surgery is tax deductable or FSA (flexible spending account) eligible?
Thanks.
Title: Re: Is Top Surgery Tax-deductable or FSA Eligible?
Post by: J.T. on May 08, 2009, 09:58:12 PM
Post by: J.T. on May 08, 2009, 09:58:12 PM
I deducted Top Surgery this year as it was a Medical Expense. Didn't get any off on my taxes though 'cause i didn't meet the minimum requirement. If i hadn't paid in two parts i would have been able to.
Does that make sense? I paid for most in 2008 and the remainder in 2009.
Does that make sense? I paid for most in 2008 and the remainder in 2009.
Title: Re: Is Top Surgery Tax-deductable or FSA Eligible?
Post by: Jaimey on May 09, 2009, 12:05:33 AM
Post by: Jaimey on May 09, 2009, 12:05:33 AM
As for FSAs, it depends on your employer (employers decide what is eligible). I processed claims for federal employees and it was eligible, but you had to have a letter of medical necessity (LMN) approved. (Well, SRS was eligible...we were never given specifics on which procedures were eligible, but I would assume that top surgery would be considered SRS...you can always have your doctor explain that if you have to have a letter.)
Usually, the third party administrator (the company handling the FSA) is responsible for approving LMNs. It depends on the company, though. I worked for SHPS.
I would suggest calling. You don't have to give personal info for a general question if you don't want to.
Usually, the third party administrator (the company handling the FSA) is responsible for approving LMNs. It depends on the company, though. I worked for SHPS.
I would suggest calling. You don't have to give personal info for a general question if you don't want to.
Title: Re: Is Top Surgery Tax-deductable or FSA Eligible?
Post by: icontact on May 09, 2009, 01:13:59 PM
Post by: icontact on May 09, 2009, 01:13:59 PM
Is this for the UK or US? -lurks-
Title: Re: Is Top Surgery Tax-deductable or FSA Eligible?
Post by: pong on May 09, 2009, 05:29:29 PM
Post by: pong on May 09, 2009, 05:29:29 PM
Good question Asher! I was actually asking for US. I should have been more specific... J.T., Jaimey, is your answer for US or UK? Thanks!
Title: Re: Is Top Surgery Tax-deductable or FSA Eligible?
Post by: Jaimey on May 10, 2009, 03:09:37 AM
Post by: Jaimey on May 10, 2009, 03:09:37 AM
US. :) A good rule of thumb is that if your insurance covers it, your FSA will also.