Is Dental Cleaning & Preventive Exam FSA Eligible?
Professional prophylaxis cleaning by a licensed dental hygienist and clinical diagnostic examination by a dentist.
Yes! Dental Cleaning & Preventive Exam is 100% FSA and HSA eligible over-the-counter with no prescription or medical letter required.
Eligibility Criteria Matrix
Where to Buy & Typical Cost
Typical retail price range: $75 – $250
Specialist / Provider Direct
Pay direct to clinic and file reimbursement
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Frequently Asked Questions: Dental Cleaning & Preventive Exam
Is Dental Cleaning & Preventive Exam covered by my FSA?
Yes, Dental Cleaning & Preventive Exam is an eligible healthcare expense under IRS Code Section 213(d). You can use your FSA card at point-of-sale or submit itemized receipts for direct reimbursement.
Do I need a prescription to buy Dental Cleaning & Preventive Exam?
No prescription is needed. Over-the-counter health supplies and medications have been fully eligible without a doctor's prescription since the CARES Act of 2020.
What documentation do I need to keep for my Dental Cleaning & Preventive Exam claim?
Save an itemized receipt or receipt email showing the merchant name, date of purchase, product description ("Dental Cleaning & Preventive Exam"), and amount paid. Credit card statements alone do not satisfy IRS audit requirements.
Where is the best place to purchase Dental Cleaning & Preventive Exam with an FSA card?
You can purchase directly at FSA-certified online retailers such as the FSA Store, or on Amazon using the FSA/HSA filter. Both accept benefits cards directly during checkout.
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