Validating FSA, HRA claims on cards.

• Position: FINAL DRAFT - Flexible spending accounts - Health reimbursement arrangements - Brief article

The IRS has issued new guidance on how employers can substantiate claims made to flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement arrangements, detailing permissible procedures for automatically reimbursing workers when they pay for medical expenses with a debit card.

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This includes reimbursements for co-payments or purchases at pharmacies, physician offices, hospitals and other service providers.

The IRS also notes that dependent care expenses...