tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12401363.post115410831654036789..comments2023-11-05T07:16:38.786-05:00Comments on The Holistic Economy: Paul Zane Pilzer and WellnessDaryl Kulakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00378206548496487133noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12401363.post-68118462272809218162009-06-21T10:40:49.580-04:002009-06-21T10:40:49.580-04:00Breezy,
Link away!
Thanks.Breezy,<br /><br />Link away!<br /><br />Thanks.Daryl Kulakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378206548496487133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12401363.post-34871332174174504602009-06-20T21:20:17.154-04:002009-06-20T21:20:17.154-04:00Hello Daryl,
I enjoyed Paul Zane Pilzer very muc...Hello Daryl, <br /><br />I enjoyed Paul Zane Pilzer very much as well and also your blog. I hope you don't mind if I help spread the word and link you up with my blog that also deals with prevention and health.<br /><br />Sincerely, <br /><br />Ken Breeze<br />ArizonaBreezyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05110793979835595106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12401363.post-1156192979313602522006-08-21T16:42:00.000-04:002006-08-21T16:42:00.000-04:00Hi,Thanks for your comment.I don't have the book i...Hi,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment.<BR/><BR/>I don't have the book in front of me, but I think what Pilzer was saying is that the current HSA does not allow us to buy vitamins/minerals/herbs/supplements, and he was proposing what he called a WSA - Wellness Savings Account.<BR/><BR/>He said that he is lobbying Congress to get these wellness-oriented supplements as something that we could use HSA money for.<BR/><BR/>So, you're right, IRS Publication 502 says that you cannot use any non-prescription supplements with your HSA money. Pub 502 is what we use to find out what medical and dental expenses are deductible, as well as what can be paid for using HSA money.<BR/><BR/>It also says, as you said, that if a doctor prescribes the supplements for a specific illness, you can use HSA money.<BR/><BR/>Actually, it says "medical practitioner," so there might be some wiggle room there, depending on your state laws. If chiropractors, naturopaths or acupuncturists are licensed in your state, you MIGHT be able to get a prescription from them (for a specific illness) and be okay using HSA money. I'm not totally sure about that, but it is worth a try.<BR/><BR/>What do you mean by "I haven't found this to be true?" Were you audited by the IRS, or how did you find this out? I'm curious to know.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, thanks for the comment.Daryl Kulakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378206548496487133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12401363.post-1156190160467503132006-08-21T15:56:00.000-04:002006-08-21T15:56:00.000-04:00In "Wellness Revolution", Pilzer seems to indicate...In "Wellness Revolution", Pilzer seems to indicate that the cost of non-prescription vitamins/herbs can be reimbursed with pre-tax dollars using an HSA. I haven't found this to be true. Maybe so for treating a specific illness, but not for maintaining wellness.jfordhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07880533488101815619noreply@blogger.com