Sun's Out, Fun's On Deck: 8 Ways to Use Tax-free Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) Funds to Protect Your Health this Summer from FSA Store® and HSA Store®

07.07.25 17:33 Uhr

From award-winning skincare products to first aid, hydration, sunscreen, and bug bite relief, FSAs and HSAs help families and individuals make the most of summer fun while saving money and getting ahead of the December 31 FSA deadline

DALLAS, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer travel and outdoor fun heat up, Health-E Commerce®, parent brand to FSA Store and HSA Store—the first and leading online stores dedicated to selling only FSA- and HSA-eligible products and services—is helping consumers make the most of the season with tips for using tax-free FSA and HSA funds to purchase often-used and high-demand products for managing summer health. From road trips and beach vacations to hiking, camping, and neighborhood block parties, FSA Store and HSA Store are reminding consumers that summer health starts with their tax-free healthcare accounts.

Make the most of summer fun and travel by using tax-free FSA and HSA funds to pay for healthcare essentials at FSA Store and HSA Store.

"Summer offers so many opportunities to fuel social connections, soak in nature, and boost our physical activity, but health concerns like allergies, sunburn, bug bites, and dehydration can put a damper on that fun," said Keri Kaiser, chief revenue officer for Health-E Commerce. "At FSA Store and HSA Store, we help people stay ahead of their health by making it easy and affordable to use tax-free FSA and HSA funds to purchase the products and services they need–all so they can maximize their funds and enjoy every moment, without worry."

FSA Store and HSA Store make it simple for consumers to find summer essentials that support a wide range of lifestyles, health conditions, and financial needs. By using tax-free FSA funds throughout the year on everyday essentials, consumers can also stay ahead of the December 31 FSA spending deadline and avoid forfeiting unused funds. Here are eight ways to make your FSA or HSA funds count this summer.

  • Allergy relief. Enjoy non-drowsy support for managing seasonal allergies all day long with Caring Mill 24-Hour Allergy Relief (Cetirizine Hydrochloride).
  • Time-saving bundles. Make shopping fast and easy with time-saving bundles at FSA Store and HSA Store, such as our Fun-in-the-Sun Bundle, which includes sunscreen, itch relief, and summer must-haves for active families or our Travel Essentials Bundle, which include TSA-friendly items in a compact bundle designed for wellness on the go. If you're planning for outdoor travels, check out the Adventure Ready Bundle, a grab-and-go kit filled with outdoor wellness essentials for hikers, campers, and families on the move, and the wilderness-grade protection found in our Adventure Medical Outdoor Essentials Bundle.
  • First-aid kits and supplies. Refresh your at-home first-aid supplies with the Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit, or purchase singular items, such as Welly Bravery Bandages Family Pack,the colorful, kid-friendly bandages designed for comfort and style or Neosporin + Pain Relief Maximum Strength Antibiotic Ointment for fast-acting healing and relief from cuts, scrapes, and burns. If you or a family member has special health needs, you can even use tax-free funds to purchase a personalized first-aid kit from Jase that is customized to your health needs. First-aid kits like the Jase Case are customized to include any life-saving or prescription medications you currently use, eliminating potential health risks while traveling this summer.
  • Itch relief. Find fast relief for insect bites, minor rashes, and irritations with Benadryl Itch Relief Stick and Caring Mill Bug Bite Relief Patches, or get quick, drug-free itch relief with smartphone-powered heat therapy from the Heat It™ Insect Bite Healer.
  • Proper hydration. Summer heat and festivities can lead to dehydration. Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Drink Mix – Variety Packs help you stay hydrated and energized on hot days.
  • Sun protection. Feel the sun on your face while protecting your skin with FSA- and HSA-eligible sun protection, including La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Sport Sunscreen SPF 50, COOLA Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Spray SPF 70, EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 46, Sun Bum Kids Sunscreen Face Stick, and more. 
  • Award-winning skincare. Whether you're embracing the "Clean Girl Summer" trend or looking for ways to improve your skincare regimen, FSA Store and HSA Store has you covered with award-winning products from brands like ZitSticka, Rael Beauty, EltaMD, Supergoop!, Hero Cosmetics, La Roche-Posay, MDSolarSciences, Dr. Dennis Gross DRx, l.a.b., Black Girl Sunscreen, PanOxyl, CeraVe, and Blume.
  • Custom insoles. Increased time spent walking, running, hiking, gardening, and more can lead to increased foot pain. Custom shoe insoles from Bilt Labs are created specifically for your feet to proactively prevent foot pain so you can maintain an active lifestyle.
  • To explore more FSA- and HSA-eligible products, visit FSAstore.com or HSAstore.com and use our comprehensive eligibility list to search for products by category, health condition, brand, or even by price range. Want to learn more about how to use your tax-free funds, visit our FSA Learning Center or HSA Learning Center for hands-on articles, tips, calculators, and expense tracking tools. HSA users can also download our free HSA ExpenseTracker™ app to make using and tracking HSA funds a snap.

    About Health-E Commerce

    Health-E Commerce is the parent brand to FSA Store and HSA Store, online stores that serve the 70+ million consumers enrolled in pre-tax health and wellness accounts. The company also created Caring Mill®, a popular private-label line of health products through which a portion of every purchase is donated to the Children's Health Fund. Since 2010, the Health-E Commerce brands have led the direct-to-consumer e-commerce market for exclusively pre-tax health and wellness benefits. Health-E Commerce plays an essential role in expanding eligibility for important new products and telehealth services within the list of eligible medical expenses.

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