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Is Cold Medicine HSA Eligible?

HSA Eligible

Multi-symptom cold and flu medications are HSA eligible OTC items.

IRS Reference

Cough, cold, and flu medicines are qualified medical expenses under the 2020 CARES Act.

Eligibility Conditions

✅ Qualifies

  • Cough syrups and suppressants
  • Fever reducers
  • Congestion relief pills
  • Sore throat lozenges

❌ Does Not Qualify

  • General throat lozenges for breath (mints)

Real-World Examples

✅ Eligible

  • DayQuil/NyQuil
  • Mucinex DM
  • Halls medicated cough drops
  • Robitussin

❌ Not Eligible

  • Altoids or breath mints

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