HSA-Eligible

Is Drug Addiction Treatment HSA-Eligible? (2026)

Drug addiction treatment — inpatient rehab, outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment — is HSA-eligible.

Typical Cost

$5,000–$50,000+ (inpatient); $1,000–$10,000 (outpatient programs)

Details

All medically recognized drug addiction treatment is a qualified medical expense. This includes inpatient rehabilitation programs, outpatient treatment programs, detoxification, medication-assisted treatment (methadone, Suboxone/buprenorphine, naltrexone), individual and group counseling, and therapeutic community programs. Meals and lodging at a treatment facility are also eligible. The IRS treats addiction as a medical condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is drug rehab HSA-eligible?

Yes. Both inpatient and outpatient drug addiction treatment programs are qualified medical expenses.

Is Suboxone HSA-eligible?

Yes. Medication-assisted treatment drugs like Suboxone, methadone, and naltrexone are eligible prescriptions.

Related HSA Expenses

Substance Abuse Treatment

$5,000–$30,000+ per program

Therapy & Counseling

$100–$300 per session

Prescription Medications

Varies widely — $5–$500+ per prescription

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