HSA eligibility ruling · Equipment & Supplies
Is Prosthetics & Artificial Limbs HSA-Eligible? (2026)
Yes, it's HSA-eligible.
Prosthetic limbs, eyes, teeth, and other artificial body parts are HSA-eligible.
- Typical cost
- $5,000–$100,000+ depending on type and technology
- Basis
- Federal framework applied
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Prosthetic devices are qualified medical expenses. This covers artificial limbs (arms, legs, hands, feet), prosthetic eyes, prosthetic teeth, and other artificial body parts. The initial fitting, the device itself, adjustments, maintenance, and replacements all qualify. Both basic and advanced (microprocessor-controlled) prosthetics are eligible.
Decision record and source basis
This ruling applies the federal medical-expense definition and HSA distribution framework. The cited publications do not name every product or service, so the expense purpose and facts still control. A product or retailer label does not override the expense purpose, eligibility conditions, or documentation requirement shown above.
- IRS Publication 502: federal medical-expense framework
Medical expenses are costs for diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or for affecting a body function; personal and general-health costs are excluded unless a specific rule applies.
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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
Are prosthetic limbs HSA-eligible?
Yes. All prosthetic limbs and artificial body parts are qualified medical expenses.
Are prosthetic repairs and replacements HSA-eligible?
Yes. Maintenance, adjustments, and replacement of prosthetic devices are all eligible.
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