Sesame Care vs Hims HSA Comparison (2026)

Direct-pay telehealth marketplace with flat-rate visits and no insurance required.

Telehealth for men: ED, hair loss, mental health, primary care, weight loss.

HSA Eligibility at a Glance

Sesame Care

HSA-eligible

Sesame visits and prescription medications are HSA-eligible. The platform accepts HSA/FSA cards at checkout.

Hims

HSA-eligible

Hims visits and the prescription medications they ship are HSA-eligible (Hims prescribes during the telehealth visit). Strictly cosmetic products without a prescription are not.

Pricing

Sesame Care

Visits from $25. Specialty visits $40-$75. Prescription fills vary.

Hims

Consultation included with subscription. Medications $10-$40+/mo.

Which Should You Pick?

When to choose Sesame

  • You want one-off visits, not a subscription
  • You need a broader range of specialists (mental health, dermatology, primary care)
  • You're not specifically buying hair, ED, or weight loss meds

When to choose Hims

  • You want a subscription bundle for ED, hair loss, or mental health
  • You're male and want a single platform across recurring needs
  • You want the lowest ongoing price for generic medications

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Common Questions

Are Sesame and Hims both HSA-eligible?
Yes. Both medical visits and prescription medications qualify. Cosmetic products from Hims without a prescription do not qualify.
Which is cheaper for a single visit?
Sesame is built around one-off visits starting at $25. Hims charges nothing for the visit itself but ties pricing to a medication subscription.
Can I get an LMN through Sesame?
Yes. Many Sesame providers will write an LMN if your situation calls for one. The visit itself is HSA-eligible.
Does Sesame accept insurance?
Sesame is direct-pay only. The flat price you see is what you pay. Hims also does not accept insurance.
Which works better for mental health?
Sesame has more therapists and psychiatrists to pick from. Hims offers mental health visits but with a narrower provider pool.
How do I track these visits in HSA Trackr?
Log each Sesame visit as a one-off expense with the receipt attached. For Hims, set up a recurring expense for the monthly subscription.

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