Why is stress relief not considered a qualified medical expense? Stress can contribute to health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Yet, current restrictions on spending for Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) include many stress-relieving measures, such as exercise equipment, gym memberships, yoga classes, massage, and other spa therapies for stress relief. You should be able to use FSA funds for general wellness, preventive health measures, and stress relief, including vacations, spa treatments, exercise, and health foods.
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