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这就是所谓的医疗改革,越改医疗成本越高,百姓从腰包里掏得越多。请看下文: Insurance Insights UT FLEX Medical: New Rules for Over-the-Counter Expenses Effective January 1, 2011On January 1, 2011, new regulations go into effect as a result of federal Healthcare Reform legislation that will impact your over-the-counter (OTC) product purchases. The new rules state that any OTC item that is considered a drug or medicine will require a prescription from a doctor in order to be reimbursable under your flexible spending account plan. What items will require a prescription in order for the expense to be eligible for reimbursement under my UT FLEX account? The following categories of OTC drugs and medicines will require a prescription in order to be considered an eligible expense beginning January 1, 2011. Acid Controllers Cough, Cold and Flu medicines Allergy and Sinus Digestive Aids Antibiotic Products Laxatives Baby Rash Ointments Pain Relief Stomach Remedies Sleep Aids What OTC items can I continue to buy without needing a prescription? The following categories of OTC items will continue to be eligible for reimbursement without a prescription. Band-Aids First Aid Supplies Birth Control Insulin and Diabetic Supplies Contact Lens Solution Ostomy Products Denture Adhesive Reading Glasses An expanded list of eligible expenses is available on the www.utflex.com website. Using your PayFlex Debit Card to purchase OTC itemsOn January 1, 2011, you can continue to use your PayFlex Debit Card to purchase OTC eligible items at merchants who have an IRS-approved system in place recognizing expenses that can be purchased with your card. These merchants are required by regulation to remove the OTC drugs and medicines from their inventory listings which are not automatically eligible (those which will require a prescription) from their inventory listings starting January 1, 2011, which will cause denials at the point of sale if the card is used.Filing a claim for OTC items which require a prescription to be eligibleIn order to be reimbursed for an OTC item that is not on the list of IRS approved expenses, keep the following information in mind:You will need to obtain a prescription from your physician for the OTC drug or medicine. Ask your doctor for a prescription for the OTC drug or medicine. Explain that the prescription is required to get reimbursed through your UT FLEX account. Attach your receipt and a copy of the prescription to a completed claim form and submit the claim form and documentation to PayFlex for reimbursement. . |
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