Is RESPeRATE Ultra Breathing Device for Hypertension HSA or FSA Eligible?

RESPeRATE is an FDA-cleared medical device for treating hypertension through guided breathing; it qualifies as medical equipment under IRS Publication 502 without a prescription.

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 RESPeRATE Ultra Breathing Device for Hypertension 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.