Announcing Weddell Water on Truemed: Your HSA/FSA Funds Aren’t Just for Doctor Visits Anymore

Most people think HSAs and FSAs are only for doctor visits and prescriptions. But what if those same dollars could be used for products that actually keep you healthy every day, not just when you’re sick?

That’s exactly what’s happening now with Weddell Water on Truemed. You can use pre-tax dollars within your HSA/FSA account to purchase the Weddell Duo shower filter through Truemed, making it even more accessible and affordable.

By making clean water and daily wellness essentials eligible for HSA/FSA spending, Truemed is helping shift healthcare from a reactive system to one that prioritizes prevention and long-term well-being.

 Key Takeaways:

• A reminder of what HSA and FSA accounts are.

• How Truemed is changing the way people think about healthcare.

• Why Weddell Water is a qualified expense.

• A walk-through of how to use your HSA/FSA funds to purchase a Weddell Water shower filter.

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are designed to save you money on healthcare and are available depending on your employer-provided health plan. You can set aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck and store them in these accounts. This means you pay less in taxes while keeping more money available for medical expenses.

When you pay medical expenses with the money from your paycheck that lands in your checking account, part of your income goes to taxes before you ever make a purchase. With HSA/FSA funds, you’re spending before taxes are taken out. That’s why the average person saves roughly 30% when they use their HSA or FSA card for healthcare costs.

HSA and FSA accounts are traditionally used for doctor visits, co-pays, prescriptions, and other medical expenses. People often underutilize their HSA/FSA accounts simply because they aren’t sure how they can use the funds. They mistakenly believe the funds can only be used in emergencies.

However, everyday products are eligible for purchase using HSA/FSA accounts. Here are a few examples:

• Sunscreen

• Contact lenses and solution

• Breast pumps and nursing supplies

• Prenatal vitamins

• Feminine care products

• Thermometers

And now, Weddell Duo is added to the list through Truemed.

Truemed is on a mission to make prevention just as important as treatment in the healthcare system. Instead of limiting HSA/FSA eligibility to reactive medical expenses, Truemed works directly with product and service providers to certify items that actively improve your long-term health and well-being.

This means you can now use your pre-tax funds on products that support daily wellness routines and actively help prevent chronic conditions rather than just treat them. This new mindset empowers you to invest in a healthier lifestyle, not just cover the costs when something goes wrong.

By expanding what qualifies as a medical expense, Truemed gives people the opportunity to spend their healthcare dollars in ways that make a difference in their everyday lives. They’re helping people shift how they think of healthcare altogether, from sick care to self-care.

When people think about health expenses, water usually isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, but clean, safe water is essential to overall wellness. And that goes beyond drinking water, but also for what touches your skin and lungs every day in the shower.

The Weddell Water Shower Filter qualifies under HSA/FSA guidelines because it provides direct health benefits such as:

• Reducing Harmful Contaminants: Tap water often contains chlorine, microplastics, lead, PFAS, and other chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin and enter the respiratory system. Weddell Water filters help remove 99% of toxins, significantly lowering your exposure.

• Supporting Skin and Hair Health: Chlorine and harsh chemicals are known to strip natural oils, leading to dryness, irritation, and eczema. Filtering the toxins out promotes healthier skin and stronger hair.

• Protecting Long-Term Wellness: Clean shower water isn’t just a luxury—it’s preventive care. By reducing daily exposure to harmful compounds, you’re investing in your long-term health.

Because of these medically relevant benefits, the Weddell Water Shower Filter is recognized through Truemed as an eligible purchase with your HSA/FSA dollars. 

It’s a perfect example of how healthcare spending is evolving. We’re moving from only paying to fix problems after they happen to funding the everyday essentials that keep you healthy in the first place.

Let’s walk through how to use your HSA/FSA account to purchase a Weddell shower filter through Truemed.

First, set up or log in to your free Truemed account. 

Next, navigate to the Weddell Water website and add the Weddell Duo shower filter to your cart. When you check out, you’ll see an option to pay with Truemed (see below).

After you’re redirected to Truemed, you’ll be asked to complete a short, private health survey. A licensed provider will review your answers to make sure this is an eligible purchase. Once approved, enter your HSA/FSA card details to complete your purchase.

That’s as simple as that!

While you’re on Truemed’s website, explore other products you can purchase using HSA/FSA credits. There’s probably a lot you aren’t aware of!

For decades, healthcare spending has largely been reactive. We wait until something goes wrong, and then we use our benefits. Now, preventive health is more prominently being recognized as medical care, and that’s the way it should be.

Weddell Water and Truemed are part of this movement toward wellness-first living. We’re working to redefine what qualifies as medical care by offering products that improve everyday wellness to reduce long-term health issues and costs.

By allowing HSA and FSA funds to be spent on products like Weddell Water, the healthcare system is acknowledging that staying healthy is just as important as getting well. This is the cultural shift we’ve been waiting for. We’re making overall wellness the priority. You can now stretch your healthcare dollars further because they are being used to support your daily health routines.

You’re already investing in your health. Why not make it more affordable? 

The addition of Weddell Water to Truemed is a sign of the healthcare industry recognizing the importance of clean water and daily wellness products in long-term health. With Truemed, your pre-tax funds can support the essentials that keep you feeling your best every day. 

We are honored to be a featured product on Truemed and look forward to continuing our partnership with their team. Use your HSA/FSA dollars at checkout or submit your receipt for reimbursement, and save an average of 30% in the process.

No, you don’t need a traditional prescription to shop on Truemed. When you choose to pay with Truemed, you will be required to complete a short health survey to determine eligibility. A licensed provider reviews your responses and may issue you a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) if approved. Use the LMN with your HSA/FSA funds to complete the purchase or submit for reimbursement. This replaces needing a prescription.

Yes, HSA contributions are tax-deductible. HSAs are powerful from several standpoints. Payroll contributions are pre-tax, meaning they reduce your taxable income immediately. You also earn tax-free growth on earnings within the HSA account, and all withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are tax-free.

Truemed is free to use, as long as you shop with a Truemed partner merchant, like Weddell Water.

Yes, Truemed makes sure compliance is covered. Under IRS guidelines, HSA and FSA funds can be used for a wide range of qualified medical expenses. Even if a product isn’t explicitly listed, it can still be eligible if it’s deemed medically necessary by a licensed provider.

That’s where Truemed comes in. After you shop, you’ll complete a short health survey. If your purchase qualifies, a licensed provider will issue you a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN), making your purchase fully compliant for HSA/FSA use.