HRA Plans

The plan year is coming to an end for medical reimbursement accounts. I was confused about the changes this year, and was able to find a resource through Google that helped me to understand the new guidelines for eligible expenses. While this is not the exact plan that I have, the list was accurate and provided great guidance. If people need medical supplies and items and have one of these plans with a balance, I hope that they will make their way to a LOCAL pharmacy before the 31st. Here is the link that I found useful: www.benefitresource.com/uploads/otc_chart_web_eff_01_01_2011.pdf

If people have with plan balances have medications that need to be refilled, have been procrastinating about eye exams, etc., they might appreciate this reminder. With everything going on at this time of year, it is easy to forget about having one of these accounts and they really do help to “stretch the pennies.” Plus, if we would all use local pharmacies, which I have found to be no more expensive and much friendlier than the national chains, for all of our pharmacy needs we could have a very positive impact on local businesses whether we have one of these plans or not. Buy local…support local businesses!