You Can Now Purchase These Massage Guns With FSA or HSA
If you’re looking to make the most of your health savings accounts, I have great news. This week, Therabody, the company behind the (rightfully) popular Theraguns , launched Flex to accept FSA and HSA payments. That means you can now access some of the best recovery tools using your pre-tax health care expenses. However, taking advantage of this isn’t always as easy as the marketing makes it seem.
What does this mean for your wallet?
If you’ve been eyeing the Theragun but are hesitant about the price (ranging from $149 for the Mini to $599 for the PRO Plus), this new payment option could make a big difference. Using FSA or HSA funds means you’re essentially getting a discount equal to your tax rate , which could save you 20% to 35% depending on your tax bracket. For example, if you’re in the 24% tax bracket and buy the Theragun Prime Plus for $429 using HSA funds, you’ll save about $102 compared to paying with after-tax cash.
How to use FSA/HSA funds on the new Theragun
The key to qualifying for an FSA and HSA is a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). Therabody percussion therapy devices meet this requirement because they are designed as legitimate rehabilitation devices that can complement physical therapy, help treat chronic pain, and support overall musculoskeletal health.
Traditionally, becoming an LMN meant making an appointment with your primary care physician, explaining your fitness needs, and then crossing your fingers in the hopes that they would file the necessary paperwork. This process could take weeks and didn’t even guarantee approval. However, third-party apps have changed that.
Since Therabody has now partnered with Flex, the process is simple:
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Purchase HSA and FSA eligible devices from the Therabody website here.
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When placing your order, please select Flex as your payment method.
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Connect your FSA/HSA card through the Flex platform.
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Make a purchase using your pre-tax health care funds.
The integration automatically ensures compliance, so you don’t have to worry about keeping receipts or filing claims after the fact.
Which Therabody Products Are Suitable?
FSA/HSA eligibility extends beyond Theragun’s flagship devices. Here are some examples of products you can use your health budget for:
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Most Theragun models , including the Mini, PRO Plus , and Prime Plus
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ThermBack LED for lower back pain
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RecoveryTherm products for heat and cold therapy
Bottom line
If you have unused funds in your health savings accounts, especially flexible spending accounts that operate on a use-it-or-lose-it basis, investing in quality recovery tools like the Theragun can be a smart way to maximize the benefits to your health. And now, thanks to a partnership with third-party app Flex, access to professional recovery tools is much easier. Whether you’re an athlete looking to optimize your performance, someone struggling with chronic pain, or just looking to improve your overall wellness regimen, using your pre-tax health funds makes these devices much more affordable.