Is Legal Abortion Care HSA-Eligible? (2026)
Amounts paid for legal abortion care are HSA-eligible medical expenses.
Typical Cost
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Details
IRS Publication 502 directly includes amounts paid for a legal abortion as medical expenses. Keep the itemized provider bill, proof of payment, and any insurance explanation showing the portion that was not reimbursed elsewhere.
What to do next
The care must be legal where provided. Keep the itemized provider bill and subtract insurance or other reimbursement.
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Search coverage (4 product and plain-English terms)
abortion care, abortion procedure, legal abortion, pregnancy termination.
- IRS Publication 502: Abortion
Publication 502 directly includes amounts paid for a legal abortion as medical expenses.
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- IRS Publication 969: HSA qualified medical expenses
HSA distributions are tax-free only for uncompensated qualified medical expenses incurred after the HSA was established, with supporting records retained.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is legal abortion care HSA-eligible?
Yes. IRS Publication 502 directly lists amounts paid for a legal abortion as medical expenses.
Can you reimburse legal abortion care years later?
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