HSA-Eligible

Is Varicose Vein Treatment HSA-Eligible? (2026)

Medical treatment for varicose veins — sclerotherapy, laser treatment, stripping — is HSA-eligible.

Typical Cost

$300–$3,000+ per treatment session

Details

Treatment for varicose veins is a qualified medical expense when done for medical reasons (pain, swelling, blood clots, skin changes). This includes sclerotherapy, endovenous laser treatment, radiofrequency ablation, vein stripping, and ambulatory phlebectomy. Compression stockings prescribed as part of varicose vein treatment are also eligible. Cosmetic treatment of spider veins without medical symptoms may not qualify.

Requirements

Must be for medical symptoms. Purely cosmetic spider vein treatment may not qualify.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is varicose vein treatment HSA-eligible?

Yes. Medical treatment for symptomatic varicose veins is a qualified expense.

Is spider vein removal HSA-eligible?

Only if medically necessary. Cosmetic spider vein removal without medical symptoms may not qualify.

Related HSA Expenses

Compression Socks & Stockings

$15–$80 per pair

Specialist Visits

$50–$500 per visit

Surgery

Varies widely — $1,000–$50,000+

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