Flex Spending Account

[thekarens]

Dental work you've been putting off? Yes, I'm talking to myself :-)

[kajero]

Prescription cycling glasses . . will Pearle Vision know what they are?

[luvmyguys]

Prescription cycling glasses . . will Pearle Vision know what they are?

Is that the only place you can go? I went to a separate optometrist that sold Rudy Project glasses. But Pearle Vision might have some options.

[kajero]

I can go anywhere. the insurance won't pay for it. Fortunately, I have alreay used the insurance for a different pair.

I have arund $500 that I haven't contributed yet, but I am sure going to use!

How do I find an optometrist that sells the Rudy Project glasses?

[luvmyguys]

I went to the Rudy Project website and found one! there. That should get some nice glasses!

[ny biker]

Lenscrafters carry Oakleys, which would use up a chunk of the money you need to spend.

[shootingstar]

Wish I had that type of flex health spending account. We only get $300.00 annually with our employer's plan. I have to parse out amongst dental, specialized eye checkup or orthotics.

[ny biker]

You need to check the list for what qualifies. I don't know if the rules are set by the government or if they vary by plan, but for my plan I can't claim most OTC medical supplies or drugs without an Rx from the doctor or a special medical need. For example sunscreen qualifies if you've had skin cancer but otherwise it doesn't. And I can't claim the OTC antihistamines the doctor recommends for me unless he writes me a prescription.

However I can claim non-prescription reading glasses. I have submitted claims for 6-8 pairs in the past couple of years. I have a pair here in the living room, one at work, one in my purse, a folding pair in my bike bag, another folding pair in the duffle bag where I keep my bike gear, etc. So if you need reading glasses, now's the time to stock up.

If that won't work, maybe another pair of eyeglasses, for a spare, or maybe prescription sunglasses.

I've been nearsighted for years and only recently started needed reading glasses, so I still wear contact lenses or eyeglasses for distance. Last year I used up my FSA with a pair of prescription titanium Ray-Bans. They are incredibly light, very nice frames.