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Kurt Ullman
Jun 15, 2012, 2:51:06 PM6/15/12
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I have read the stuff on whether or not you can use HSA to pay for
replacement dental crowns. My interpretation is that I can, but since I
don't speak fluent IRS, I wanted to double check. Can I?
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replacement dental crowns. My interpretation is that I can, but since I
don't speak fluent IRS, I wanted to double check. Can I?
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John Levine
Jun 15, 2012, 4:53:28 PM6/15/12
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In article <t_2dnXcgS6bq4UbS...@earthlink.com>,
says that Dental Treatment is generally eligible, with the exception
of purely cosmetic treatments such as teeth whitening.
R's,
John
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Kurt Ullman <kurtu...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>I have read the stuff on whether or not you can use HSA to pay for
>replacement dental crowns. My interpretation is that I can, but since I
>don't speak fluent IRS, I wanted to double check. Can I?
Publication 502 describes what are eligible expenses. On page 7 it
>I have read the stuff on whether or not you can use HSA to pay for
>replacement dental crowns. My interpretation is that I can, but since I
>don't speak fluent IRS, I wanted to double check. Can I?
says that Dental Treatment is generally eligible, with the exception
of purely cosmetic treatments such as teeth whitening.
R's,
John
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JoeTaxpayer
Jun 15, 2012, 5:01:01 PM6/15/12
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On 6/15/12 2:51 PM, Kurt Ullman wrote:
> I have read the stuff on whether or not you can use HSA to pay for
> replacement dental crowns. My interpretation is that I can, but since I
> don't speak fluent IRS, I wanted to double check. Can I?
By remarkable coincidence, I just had my first crown installed. To
> I have read the stuff on whether or not you can use HSA to pay for
> replacement dental crowns. My interpretation is that I can, but since I
> don't speak fluent IRS, I wanted to double check. Can I?
share, my dental coverage is lacking. A 50% copay after a $100
deductible, and then only for 'reasonable and customary' fee. So my
$1900 crown cost me $1250 out of pocket.
I went to see if this would burp though my FSA and it's specifically
lists crowns- Dental expenses ─ Examples include fees for X rays,
fillings, braces, extractions, crowns, and orthodontia.
For HSA I find similar wording - "Medical expenses for dental treatment
are reimbursable. This includes fees paid to dentists for X-rays, models
and molds, fillings, braces, extractions, dentures, dental implants and
the difference in cost from insurance-approved restorations and
alternative materials, etc. Veneers are covered only when medically
necessary, but are not covered for purely cosmetic reasons."
Crowns are not optional or cosmetic. e.g. whitening would not be covered.
Kurt Ullman
Jun 16, 2012, 1:36:57 PM6/16/12
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In article <jrg7q2$7gt$1...@dont-email.me>,
REPLACEMENT crowns could be considered cosmetic. Although in this case,
it is around 30 years old and starting to recede so I guess it should be
okay.
JoeTaxpayer <JoeTa...@comcast.net> wrote:
> On 6/15/12 2:51 PM, Kurt Ullman wrote:
> > I have read the stuff on whether or not you can use HSA to pay for
> > replacement dental crowns. My interpretation is that I can, but since I
> > don't speak fluent IRS, I wanted to double check. Can I?
>
> By remarkable coincidence, I just had my first crown installed. To
> share, my dental coverage is lacking. A 50% copay after a $100
> deductible, and then only for 'reasonable and customary' fee. So my
> $1900 crown cost me $1250 out of pocket.
>
> I went to see if this would burp though my FSA and it's specifically
> lists crowns- Dental expenses ─ Examples include fees for X rays,
> fillings, braces, extractions, crowns, and orthodontia.
>
> For HSA I find similar wording - "Medical expenses for dental treatment
> are reimbursable. This includes fees paid to dentists for X-rays, models
> and molds, fillings, braces, extractions, dentures, dental implants and
> the difference in cost from insurance-approved restorations and
> alternative materials, etc. Veneers are covered only when medically
> necessary, but are not covered for purely cosmetic reasons."
>
> Crowns are not optional or cosmetic. e.g. whitening would not be covered.
Thanks. The part that was concerning to me was whether or not
> On 6/15/12 2:51 PM, Kurt Ullman wrote:
> > I have read the stuff on whether or not you can use HSA to pay for
> > replacement dental crowns. My interpretation is that I can, but since I
> > don't speak fluent IRS, I wanted to double check. Can I?
>
> By remarkable coincidence, I just had my first crown installed. To
> share, my dental coverage is lacking. A 50% copay after a $100
> deductible, and then only for 'reasonable and customary' fee. So my
> $1900 crown cost me $1250 out of pocket.
>
> I went to see if this would burp though my FSA and it's specifically
> lists crowns- Dental expenses ─ Examples include fees for X rays,
> fillings, braces, extractions, crowns, and orthodontia.
>
> For HSA I find similar wording - "Medical expenses for dental treatment
> are reimbursable. This includes fees paid to dentists for X-rays, models
> and molds, fillings, braces, extractions, dentures, dental implants and
> the difference in cost from insurance-approved restorations and
> alternative materials, etc. Veneers are covered only when medically
> necessary, but are not covered for purely cosmetic reasons."
>
> Crowns are not optional or cosmetic. e.g. whitening would not be covered.
REPLACEMENT crowns could be considered cosmetic. Although in this case,
it is around 30 years old and starting to recede so I guess it should be
okay.
JoeTaxpayer
Jun 16, 2012, 1:59:57 PM6/16/12
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On 6/16/12 1:36 PM, Kurt Ullman wrote:
> Thanks. The part that was concerning to me was whether or not
> REPLACEMENT crowns could be considered cosmetic. Although in this case,
> it is around 30 years old and starting to recede so I guess it should be
> okay.
Understood. It's still a repair to restore function, and not cosmetic.
> Thanks. The part that was concerning to me was whether or not
> REPLACEMENT crowns could be considered cosmetic. Although in this case,
> it is around 30 years old and starting to recede so I guess it should be
> okay.
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