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Is Mileage & travel for medical care HSA-eligible?

Yes — HSA-eligible

Transportation primarily for and essential to medical care is eligible — at the IRS medical mileage rate, plus parking and tolls.

IRS authority

IRS Pub. 502 (transportation rules)

Worth knowing

Keep a log: date, destination, purpose, miles. Lodging is capped ($50/night per person) and meals generally aren't eligible.

Category: Other · Bucket A (HSA-eligible)

Already paid for this out of pocket?

Log the receipt in Candor and see your claimable balance — you can reimburse yourself tax-free this year or in 20 years. No deadline. (IRS Notice 2004-50, Q&A 39)

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Informational only — not tax, legal, or medical advice. Consult a qualified tax professional about your situation. Rules version 2026-08-15, last verified July 2026.

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