Discovering YOU Magazine January 2020 Issue | Page 23

7 Ways to get Creative

with Your FSA Money

Article by LetsGetChecked.com

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(BPT) - An employer-sponsored Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a convenient option for saving on health care. You put pre-tax dollars into the account to spend throughout the year on health care related expenses. The downside? Most of your FSA funds expire at the end of the year. If you have an FSA, you have a limited amount of time to spend the cash before potentially losing it. Whether it's the end of the year - or the end of your grace period - and you have extra dollars to spend or you're planning ahead, here are some creative ways to spend your FSA money.

Stock up on skincare

Many skincare products like acne treatments, anti-aging treatments, toner, moisturizers - and even lip balm - are FSA-eligible. And don't forget the sunscreen. Before you take a trip to the drugstore, make sure you're utilizing your FSA dollars on your skincare needs. It's an easy way to save money on items you use every day.

Better your health

It's easier than ever to better understand your health from home and on the go. LetsGetChecked offers a wide range of at-home laboratory tests that provide accurate health insights and save the time, cost and hassle of going to the doctor's office or lab. The tests cover men's health, women's health, general wellness, and sexual health. Once your results are ready, a member of the medical team will offer a one-to-one complementary consultation over the phone, before releasing your results to your online personalized dashboard. LetsGetChecked empowers you to monitor and manage your health now and in the future.

Relax and revive

Acupuncture has been known to help with chronic pain, arthritis and even mental health issues. And massage can be a powerful tool for wellness, soothing stress and anxiety. If you've always