5 HSA Eligible Tips for a Healthy Fall

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Key takeaways:

The seasonal switch from summer to fall means busier routines, which can make it challenging to stay on top of your health.
Your HSA can help you stay prepared, reduce stress, and avoid unexpected health purchases.

As you shift from summer trips and beach time to more hectic school and work schedules, it can be difficult to put your health first.

By using your tax-free HSA dollars on eligible products, you can build a seasonal health kit, maintain healthy routines, and feel more confident heading into the busy months ahead.

1. Refresh your daily care routine

It’s easy for daily wellness practices to get off track in the summer. Between vacations, childcare, and weekend getaways, it can be hard to keep your self-care consistent.

Your HSA can help you rebuild the morning and evening habits that leave you feeling your best. From skincare to acne treatment to oral care, you’ll find everything you need to get back into a healthy rhythm.

These HSA eligible products can help rejuvenate any self-care regimen:

2. Build your seasonal health kit before you need it

Getting a few essentials now can help you stay prepared for school germs, allergy flare-ups, and cold and flu season without making an emergency trip to the store.

Your HSA can help you prepare for these seasonal needs while using your tax-free dollars. With a little advance planning, you can build a health kit to combat whatever comes your way.

These common and eligible over-the-counter remedies can help get you started:

3. Recover from busy days

Routines fill up quickly in the fall. Between longer workdays, school activities, exercise, and everyday responsibilities, it’s easy to end the day feeling physically and mentally drained.

Taking time to recover can help you stay comfortable, manage everyday aches and pains, and build a self-care practice that keeps you rested and refreshed. Whether you’re easing sore muscles after a workout or relieving tension from long hours at a desk, your HSA can help support your recovery routine.

Eligible products to help you bounce back include:

4. Prioritize family health

One of the advantages of an HSA is that you can use your funds on products for your spouse and your dependents, helping you prepare for the needs of your entire household.

From hydration support and baby monitors to thermometers and at-home COVID or flu tests, these products can help your family stay ready for whatever fall brings.

You can save on these family health necessities and more:

5. Simplify feminine care

This time of year, finding ways to simplify your everyday routine (and shopping list) can help reduce stress and eliminate one more thing to think about each month.

Many menstrual care and symptom relief products are HSA eligible, making it easier to prepare ahead and keep essential products stocked when you need them.

Menstrual care products that you can use your HSA funds on include:

In summary

Swapping long, sunny days by the pool or the ocean for morning commutes and sports practices can be quite a transition.

As the season changes, your HSA can make it easier to slip back into work and school schedules and ensure you’re still able to focus on you and your family’s well-being.

Use our Eligibility List® to find more HSA covered products for fall or any time of year.