Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure that enables your surgeon to examine the lining of the rectum and lower colon (bowel). It is usually done in the surgeonâs office or a procedure room, but occasionally may be done in the hospital.
HRA rules regarding paying for health insurance are different than those for an HSA. Health insurance premiums are an HRA qualified medical expense. However, your employer can structure your HRA to have stricter reimbursement criteria than those allowed by the IRS.
An HSA is a tax-advantaged account that you set up with a qualified HSA trustee or custodian to pay or reimburse yourself for qualified medical expenses incurred by you, your spouse or your family members. You must enroll in a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and satisfy other eligibility requirements to establish an HSA.