1. Patient InformationStep 1 of 3
2. Medical Diagnosis & ItemStep 2 of 3
3. Prescribing Doctor & PracticeStep 3 of 3
Metro Health & Wellness Clinic
1200 Health Parkway, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60611 • Tel: (312) 555-0198
Attending: Dr. Sarah Lin, MD (Board Certified Internal Medicine) • NPI: 1487293012
October 13, 2026
Letter of Medical Necessity
RE: Request for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) Reimbursement Approval under IRC §213(d)
Alex Mercer
1988-06-14
Chronic Primary Insomnia / Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
F51.01
1. Prescribed Item / Medical Device
Biometric Sleep & Physiological Monitor (Oura Ring / WHOOP)
2. Recommended Frequency & Treatment Duration
Dosage / Frequency: Daily continuous biometric recording and nocturnal monitoring
Treatment Duration: 12 Months (Standard IRS Annual Authorization)
3. Clinical Rationale & Necessity
Continuous biometric monitoring of basal body temperature oscillations, sleep architecture stages, heart rate variability (HRV), and nocturnal autonomic recovery is clinically necessary to titrate behavioral sleep interventions and monitor circadian rhythm disturbances.
4. Statutory Compliance & IRS Affirmation
“Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code §213(d) and IRS Publication 502, I certify that this patient is under my professional medical care for the diagnosis stated above. The equipment, item, or service prescribed herein is medically necessary to mitigate, treat, alleviate, or prevent this specific diagnosed medical condition. It is not prescribed for general health, fitness, comfort, recreation, or cosmetic reasons, and represents an integral component of the ongoing medical management of this patient.”
Dr. Sarah Lin, MD
Board Certified Internal Medicine
NPI: 1487293012 • Lic: IL-036184920
Date of Certification
📋 How to Use This Letter of Medical Necessity
- Print or Copy: Print this document or copy the text to your patient portal (MyChart, Epic, AthenaHealth).
- Physician Signature: Ask your doctor, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to sign and date the document.
- Submit with Itemized Receipt: Upload both the signed LMN and the merchant invoice or receipt directly to your FSA/HSA portal (e.g. HealthEquity, Optum, FSAFEDS, WEX).
- Annual Renewal: The IRS requires LMNs for ongoing dual-purpose expenses to be updated once every 12 months.
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