The following is a question submitted by a Federal Times reader to columnist Kevin Moss, a senior editor at Consumers’ Checkbook and expert on federal employee health insurance plans for civil servants, retirees and their families.
The question and response have been edited for clarity and confidentiality.
A Fed Times reader asks:
“Can you pay for glasses and contacts of an over 22-year-old dependent with FSA money?”
Kevin’s response:
Yes, if you have a health care FSA, you can request reimbursement for qualified health care expenses incurred by you, your spouse, and dependents claimed on your tax return, including adult children up to age 26.
