Welcome to Benefits Challenge. Benefits Solved.
July 15 , 2008
Here is a free, fun and intriguing way to test your knowledge. Each edition of the
News & Review will include a test on topics such as FMLA, COBRA, FSA, HRA, HSA
along with others various topics.
Question: The IRS recently increased the mileage rate for medical-related transportation
expenses from $0.19 per mile to $0.27 per mile for the remainder of 2008. Which
of the following other transportation expenses can be reimbursed under a Health
FSA, HRA or HSA?
Your Response: INCORRECT
THE CORRECT ANSWER IS C. Both A. and B. Toll fees related
to traveling to and from the hospital for medical treatment of a covered individual.
Parking fees at a parking lot next to a medical facility for the purpose of obtaining
medical treatment of a covered individual.
Explanation: The key test is whether the expense is primarily for
or essential to the provision of medical care. The following have been approved
as medical care expenses:
- Mileage to and from a facility where medical treatment is provided at the IRS-approved
rate
- Meals and lodging (up to $50 per day) while away from home if the medical facility
does not provide them
- Taxi rates and mass transportation costs for traveling to and from a medical facility
- Airfare if medical treatment is received in a different city as long as the primary
purpose of the trip is medical related
- Transportation costs of an accompanying person if his or her presence is required
(e.g., a parent for a child, a nurse)