Can I use my health savings account to cover costs incurred after cosmetic surgery?
by admin ~ December 6th, 2006 . Filed under: Insurance .
Melanie R asked:
For example, can I use it to pay for follow up visits, or even the anesthesia?
Wiley Reye
For example, can I use it to pay for follow up visits, or even the anesthesia?
Wiley Reye
December 6th, 2006 at 5:38 pm
Generally, you cannot include in medical expenses the amount you pay for unnecessary cosmetic surgery. This includes any procedure that is directed at improving the Hair Transplantpatient’s appearance and does not meaningfully promote See Cosmetic Surgery, earlier.the proper function of the body or prevent or treat illness or disease. You generally cannot include in medical expenses the amount you pay for procedures such as face lifts, hair transplants, hair removal (electrolysis), and liposuction.
You can include in medical expenses the amount you pay for cosmetic surgery if it is necessary to improve a deformity arising from, or directly related to, a congenital abnormality, a personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma, or a disfiguring disease.