Health Savings Account

[jala]

As a result of the changes under the Health Care Reform Act, I need to make sure I am am up to date on the following:

Can the expenses for exercise classes/gym membership be reimbursed from an HSA account if the doctor prescribes due to obesity?

A claim will first be filed with the insurance company to see if they will pay for all or part of it.

If a balance remains after the insurance processes, can it be filed under her HSA?

I would appreciate any guidance in this. Thank You

[MARYMM]

As a result of the changes under the Health Care Reform Act, I need to make sure I am am up to date on the following:

Can the expenses for exercise classes/gym membership be reimbursed from an HSA account if the doctor prescribes due to obesity?

A claim will first be filed with the insurance company to see if they will pay for all or part of it.

If a balance remains after the insurance processes, can it be filed under her HSA?

I would appreciate any guidance in this. Thank You

See IRS Pub. 502 for a discussion on this topic.