Footwear is HSA/FSA eligible for reimbursement when used:

• To treat and manage a medical condition such as diabetes that can cause foot health issues.
• To treat and manage a biomechanical issue, such as overpronation and underpronation (supination), that can lead to health issues.
• To treat, prevent, or relieve pain from a medical condition such as:
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Arch pain & Heel pain (Plantar fasciitis)
  • Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome
  • Runner's knee (Patellofemoral pain syndrome)
  • Shin splints

Eligible footwear requires a Letter of Medical Necessity and include products:

• Diabetic Approved (A5500): Received PDAC Code A5500 approval for having extra depth to fit insoles/orthotics and providing protective and supportive features.
• APMA-Accepted: Awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance for being beneficial for good foot health.

Eligible brands available at SLRC include:

• Altra
• Brooks
• HOKA
• Mount to Coast
• New Balance
• Nike
• OOFOS
• Saucony
• Topo

Insoles are cost-effective alternatives to custom orthotics and are HSA/FSA eligible for reimbursement when used:

• To treat and manage a biomechanical issue, such as overpronation and underpronation (supination), that can lead to health issues.
• To treat, prevent, or relieve pain from a medical condition such as:
  • Arch pain & Heel pain (Plantar fasciitis)
  • Ball of foot pain (Metatarsalgia)
  • Bunions (Hallux valgus)
  • Flat feet (Pes planus)
  • Hammer toe
  • Morton's neuroma
  • Shin splints

Eligible insoles include products:

• APMA-Accepted: Awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance for being beneficial for good foot health.

Eligible brands available at SLRC include:

• PowerStep
• Superfeet

Gear is HSA/FSA eligible for reimbursement when used:

• For muscle recovery
• To monitor heart health or track irregular heart rhythms (heart arrhythmia)
• To treat, prevent, or relieve pain from a medical condition such as:
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Arch pain & Heel pain (Plantar fasciitis, Plantar fasciosis)
  • Ball of foot pain (Metatarsalgia)
  • Bunions (Hallux valgus)
  • Crooked toes
  • Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
  • Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome
  • Neuroma
  • Runner's knee (Patellofemoral pain syndrome)
  • Shin splints

Eligible gear may require a Letter of Medical Necessity and include:

• Deep tissue massage roller
• Foam roller
• Foot roller
• Heart rate monitor
• Massage ball
• Massage gun
• Toe spacer

Eligible brands available at SLRC include:

• Coros
• Correct Toes
• Roll Recovery
• Therabody
• TriggerPoint

Everyone's medical history and biomechanics are different. Stop by a store location to discuss your symptoms with our knowledgeable, friendly staff. We will perform a free custom Stride Analysis to match the proper pair of footwear and insoles to your feet to ensure the most comfortable fit, provide pain relief, and reduce the risk of injury.

While most Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards will not recognize SLRC as an eligible healthcare-related merchant, we are happy to try to process your purchase of qualifying products using your HSA or FSA card.

If your HSA or FSA card does not recognize SLRC as an eligible healthcare-related merchant, you can pay out of pocket for qualifying products at SLRC and we will provide an itemized receipt that you can use for reimbursement by your HSA or FSA administrator. Follow these steps:

1. Confirm the product is:
   • HSA/FSA eligible.
   • Used for medical care under IRS guidelines and not used for general fitness or to enhance performance.
2. Get any required medical documents. Various HSA/FSA eligible products, including footwear and some gear, require a Letter of Medical Necessity to verify that the expense is needed for medical care under IRS guidelines.
3. Consult your HSA or FSA administrator, who has final authority on reimbursement, to confirm eligibility and requirements.
4. Pay out of pocket with your debit/credit card or cash.
5. Save the SLRC itemized receipt as proof of purchase.
6. Submit a reimbursement request with any necessary documentation to your HSA or FSA administrator, who has final authority on reimbursement.

A Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is a document from a licensed healthcare provider justifying that a specific product, service, or treatment is essential to treat, prevent, or relieve pain from a medical condition. It is required for reimbursement for various HSA/FSA eligible products, including footwear and some gear, to verify that the expense is needed for medical care under IRS guidelines.

Diabetic Approved (A5500) footwear has received PDAC Code A5500 approval for:

• Having extra depth to fit insoles/orthotics.
• Providing protective and supportive features.
• Being available in full and half sizes with a minimum of three widths to accommodate a variety of foot shapes and foot swelling.
• Meeting the specifications to qualify for reimbursement through Medicare and other healthcare providers.

APMA-Accepted footwear and insoles have been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance for:

• Being beneficial for good foot health by providing supportive features.
• Having exceptional quality and being manufactured with the consumer's comfort and safety in mind.