Is Dr. Tung's Tongue Cleaner Stainless Steel HSA or FSA Eligible?

Tongue scrapers are oral hygiene tools generally considered cosmetic. They may qualify as a medical expense when used to treat a diagnosed condition such as halitosis caused by oral disease or post-surgical oral care requirements.

The full list of qualified medical expenses is defined in IRS Publication 502, updated annually. The CARES Act of 2020 expanded eligibility to include all OTC medicines and menstrual care products.

1. Purchase Dr. Tung's Tongue Cleaner Stainless Steel directly with your HSA or FSA debit card — no pre-approval needed.
2. Alternatively, pay out of pocket and submit the receipt for reimbursement through your plan's portal or app.
3. Keep your receipt. If your card is declined (auto-substantiation failure), you can manually submit the receipt.
4. Save receipts for 7 years in case of an IRS audit.