Is Assisted Living HSA-Eligible? (2026)
Assisted living costs are HSA-eligible only for the portion attributable to medical care.
Typical Cost
$3,000–$8,000+ per month
Details
Assisted living is different from a nursing home for HSA purposes. Generally, only the medical care portion of assisted living costs is eligible — not room and board. The exception: if a person is in assisted living primarily because they're chronically ill and require daily medical supervision, a larger portion (or all) of the cost may qualify. Get an itemized statement showing the medical care portion.
Requirements
Only the medical care portion is generally eligible. Full cost may qualify if the resident is chronically ill and requires substantial medical care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is assisted living HSA-eligible?
Partially. Only the medical care portion of assisted living costs qualifies. Room and board alone don't count.
What's the difference between nursing home and assisted living for HSA?
Nursing homes where the primary purpose is medical care: full cost eligible. Assisted living: typically only the medical care portion.
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