Use Your Flexible Spending Accountfor Vision Essentials
FSA Funds Are Accepted At All Visionworks Locations
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) are a tax-free way to pay out-of-pocket medical expenses. Funds are withheld from an employee’s compensation and put into a dedicated account—but that money expires at the end of each year.
Before the expiration date, use your flexible spending account on vision health. You can put money toward:
Eye
exams
Prescription
glasses
Prescription
sunglasses
Contact
Lenses
Other qualified health expenses
Benefits vary based on the provider's calendar year, but typically expire on either December 31 or March 31. Any money left in the flexible spending account after this date is forfeited, so these accounts are also referred to as use-it-or-lose-it accounts.
Using an FSA saves people an average of 30% on health-related expenses, according to fsafeds.gov.
Make the Most of Your FSA Funds with Eligible Visionworks Offerings
Use Your Flexible Spending Account to Buy Prescription Glasses
Flexible spending funds can be used to purchase prescription glasses. If you have vision insurance, you can use your FSA to pay your share of the purchase after insurance savings have been applied. Check your store location for Visionworks' current retail offers.
Use Your Flexible Spending Account to Buy Prescription Sunglasses
Prescription sunglasses are considered medical devices, qualifying as legitimate FSA purchases. If you've been thinking about adding a great pair of designer prescription sunglasses to your eyewear collection, consider using your FSA account to fund them.
Use Your Flexible Spending Account to Pay for an Eye Exam
You can use your FSA dollars to offset deductibles and co-pays for eye exams—or to pay for them out of pocket. Call ahead to make sure the optometrist accepts your insurance and schedule an appointment for your exam.
Use Your Flexible Spending Account to Buy Prescription Contact Lenses
Your flexible spending account covers daily wear and extended-wear disposable contact lenses, as long as you have a valid prescription. Contact lens-related cleaning and storage solutions are typically eligible expenses as well. Stock up on necessities before your funds expire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my FSA card to pay at Visionworks?
Can I use my FSA card to buy non-prescription glasses or sunglasses?
What happens if my FSA funds expire before I use them?
Does Visionworks accept HSA funds, too?
Can I use my vision insurance and FSA funds at the same time?
