HSA-Eligible

Is Smoking Cessation Programs HSA-Eligible? (2026)

Doctor-recommended smoking cessation programs and counseling are HSA-eligible.

Typical Cost

$100–$500 per program

Details

Smoking cessation programs prescribed or recommended by a physician are qualified medical expenses. This includes formal cessation programs, counseling sessions, support groups, and behavioral therapy focused on quitting smoking. The IRS explicitly lists smoking cessation as eligible in Publication 502. Combined with eligible nicotine replacement products (patches, gum), your entire quit-smoking strategy can be HSA-funded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are smoking cessation programs HSA-eligible?

Yes. The IRS explicitly lists smoking cessation programs as qualified medical expenses.

Related HSA Expenses

Nicotine Patches & Smoking Cessation

$20–$50/month (OTC); $100–$500 (programs)

Prescription Medications

Varies widely — $5–$500+ per prescription

Therapy & Counseling

$100–$300 per session

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