About Pregnancy & Childbirth: Flexible Spending Accounts, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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Flexible Spending Accounts, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Dec 15th 2011, 13:43 If you have a place of employment that offers flexible spending accounts (FSA), you have money put aside or be able to put aside money to spend on certain medical expenses that would be tax free.  This is typically selected during open enrollment. What is covered and isn't covered is largely overseen by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  Here are some sample items and their coverage: Some covered items: Breastpump and lactation supplies Licensed lactation consultant Fertility services like IVF and surgery to restore fertility Most Childbirth classes Pregnancy tests Ovulation kits So if it's coming up on the end of the year and you have a few dollars left to spend, you could consider signing up for your childbirth classes now, purchasing a breast pump; or if you are not yet pregnant, consider stocking up on ovulation kits or pregnancy tests (be mindful of expiration dates). Related: How to Estimate How Much for Your FSA Top Breast Pumps Top Pregnancy Test Kits Fertility Aids to Help You Get Pregnant (Not all are covered here.) 4 Reasons to Take Your Childbirth Class Early Open Enrollment and Pregnancy Photo © E Dygas/Getty Images Flexible Spending Accounts, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding originally appeared on About.com Pregnancy & Childbirth on Thursday, December 15th, 2011 at 13:43:54. Permalink | Comment | Email this

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