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Introduction
Because people search for ways to use their FSA (Flexible Spending Account) before they expire at the end of the year, why not use the funds in your FSA, which lets you use pre-tax money from your paycheck to cover out-of-pocket healthcare costs like an eye examination. Eye exams are FSA eligible and can provide you with necessary preventive vision and general health care.
When you get your eye exam, you are getting much more than just checking to see if you need new eyeglasses or contacts. Your exam can detect early signs of more serious general health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and glaucoma. If you schedule your exam now, you will be managing your vision concerns and can also plan for extra FSA-eligible services like prescription glasses. To be sure that you don’t lose any of your hard-earned benefits, act now, before the end of the year, so that you protect your vision health and take full advantage of your pre-tax health dollars.
What Is An FSA And How Does It Work?
An FSA is a Flexible Spending Account that many firms offer to their employees. It allows their employees to set aside their pre-tax money for eligible medical expenses. This type of account can help you save some money on your health care costs, because the funds you contribute to the account are not taxable. If there are any funds remaining unspent in the account by the end of the year, those funds may be forfeited. For this reason, it is important to use your funds intelligently before the end-of-year deadline.
By scheduling your eye exam at Golden Vision before year’s end, you’ll be making the most of your FSA account. Eye examinations are completely FSA eligible. They give you more than simply getting a vision check. An eye exam can pick up early indications of diabetes, high blood pressure, as well as glaucoma. When you use your pre-tax funds, you protect your eyesight and, at the same time, you’re maximizing your pre-tax benefits so that your hard-earned money isn’t wasted.
Why Should I Use My FSA For An Eye Exam?
When you use your FSA for your eye exam, you’re taking complete advantage of your pre-tax money before you lose those funds at the end of the year. An eye examination is completely FSA-eligible and enables you to cover necessary services like vision testing, contact lens fittings, and prescription glasses. When you book your eye exam at Golden Vision, you are making sure that your FSA funds are being spent on necessary care instead of losing them by not using them.
Besides making the most of your FSA, having regular eye exams is important for keeping your vision health in the best condition possible. They detect early signs of serious vision and general health conditions, very often before symptoms are noticeable. When you use your FSA for your eye examination, you are protecting your eye health as well as making a good investment in your general health.
How Can An Eye Exam Benefit My Overall Health?
An eye examination not only evaluates your vision but also offers insight into your general health. At Golden Vision, an eye exam will pick up signs of other serious health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and glaucoma, even before symptoms show up. When you catch these problems early, there is time for them to be treated. This early treatment will prevent more worrisome conditions later. In addition, eye examinations can find refractive errors or vision changes that might interfere with your everyday activities. In this way, you can keep the quality of your life in optimal condition.
Besides detecting serious vision and general health problems, routine eye exams can also pick up other lifestyle habits affecting your vision, like eye strain due to prolonged electronic screen use, inadequate lighting, or even poor nutrition. When you schedule your regular eye checkup at Golden Vision, you are protecting your eyes and getting a good look at the quality of your general health. By being proactive this way, you can stay on top of your eyesight and your general health, while – at the same time – you are making the most of your FSA benefits.
When Should I Schedule My Eye Exam Before Year-End?
Scheduling your eye exam before the end of the year ensures that you are taking full advantage of the funds remaining in your FSA account. Because offices, including Golden Vision, receive many calls for appointments at the end of the year, booking your appointment as soon as possible helps you get a more convenient day and time. If you wait too long, there is less availability, and you can miss the opportunity to make the most of your FSA benefits.
When you plan ahead, you are also making sure that you have time to address any follow-up care needed, like prescription glasses and contact lenses, or even more testing that might be necessary, because all of these are covered under your FSA account. Act early enough for peace of mind and to protect your eye health.
What Other FSA-Eligible Services Can Complement My Eye Exam?
Besides a routine eye exam, other FSA-eligible services and products are available, like prescription glasses, contact lenses, and anti-reflective or scratch-resistant coatings. These are all covered FSA expenses. Other FSA-covered eyewear can include safety glasses for work or sports, and specialty items like sunglasses or certain vision therapy services, depending upon your plan. When you combine these services with your eye exam at Golden Vision, you are ensuring complete care for your eyes, but you are also making the most of your FSA dollars. Schedule an exam with Golden Vision as soon as you can so that you protect your eye health and don’t lose your FSA funds that will expire at the end of the year.
How Can Golden Vision Help You Make the Most of Your FSA?
Golden Vision helps you maximize your FSA by giving you a complete eye examination as well as several FSA-eligible services. We give you options like prescription eyewear, lens coatings, and protective eyewear that let you use your pre-tax money before the end of the year.
When you book your eye exam and address any other vision issues now, you are protecting your vision health and are also ensuring that you’re spending your FSA funds intelligently. Our team of professionals makes it easy for you to combine your vision care with smart financial planning so that you don’t lose any of your benefits.