End of FSA Season. What to buy?

[rbeau30]

It is becoming the end of the year, and rather than the government get our Flexible Spending Account (FSA) money, we are buying first Aid Preps with what we got left.

We usually buy (bandaids and other stuff) from FSA Store (http://fsastore.com/) because they keep up on what is authorised and it is direct to our door.

What I want to do, is reach out to those who have first aid experience, and ask for suggestions on "Must Haves" for anyone's preps as far as bandages, gauze, etc.

If you could not get this stuff anymore, what is very versatile for beyond "bandaid" wounds, that would be very helpful.

I want to concentrate on things that do not have a shelf-life per-Se.

[ray1970]

FSA? I didn't think anyone still fell for that crap. Don't they offer you an HSA?

Anyhow, as to your original question, I got nothing. Sorry.

[rbeau30]

FSA? I didn't think anyone still fell for that crap. Don't they offer you an HSA?

Anyhow, as to your original question, I got nothing. Sorry.

Well yeah.

Those who do not know what FSA is: For those of us who have medical expenses that aren't covered by health insurance (Military does not have very good Dental or Optical insurance for dependents.) My significant other, has Flexible Spending Account, through her employer which she elects a certain amount of her income every year to be tax free, for medical expenses. This money if not used throughout the year goes to the government if not used. You can use it on various medical treatments, as well as supplies (gauze, band-aids etc.) I don't want that left-over money to go to the government, so it will be utilized in shelf-stable prepping supplies.

Hence why I am looking for ideas on what to purchase. for first aid stuff.

[Teufelhund]

FSA? I didn't think anyone still fell for that crap. Don't they offer you an HSA?

Anyhow, as to your original question, I got nothing. Sorry.

Fell for it? I guess it depends on what you use it for. I opted into an FSA for the first time last month; I'm going to use for laser eye surgery next year. Saves me a hell of a lot in taxes versus just paying cash that has already been taxed once.

[Inconel710]

FSA? I didn't think anyone still fell for that crap. Don't they offer you an HSA?

Anyhow, as to your original question, I got nothing. Sorry.

Uh yeah. I used every penny I put into my FSA this year around the end of October. It's a good way to save money on federal income taxes if you know you're going to spend the money. With all of my wife's prescriptions and dental issues, I wish I could put MORE into FSA.

[One Shot]

Well I usually buy condoms and contact solution with the left money in my FSA so I'm not really sure what to tell you as far as bandages. I'm curious to hear what others have to say.

[Goodburbon]

Triangle bandage
Compression bandage
Gauze
Iodine
Penicillin
Alcohol
Peroxide
Ankle braces
Knee braces
Butterfly bandages
Burn salve
Drawing salve
Razors
Ace bandages
Eye patches
Saline rinse.


I'd have to sit down to think of more.

[Irving]

Bellco offers a Health Savings Account that rolls over year to year, and is not tied to your provider in case you change. Even though it is not through work, you can still contribute to it tax free.

[rbeau30]

Bellco CU... That sounds like a better deal than what she has now. However she still has money to spend, if she doesn't, it goes to the Obama Administration, for re-distribution.

I just looked at our bank USAA, and It seems they offer an HSA.

[Irving]

Sorry I couldn't help with your original question. I think it is a good idea. Research what you can buy though. We were denied any over the counter stuff one time trying to buy Nightquill.