How workers can spend HSA and FSA dollars to support their mental health

Published April 27, 2026 7:00 AM EDT 4 Min Read

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Key insight: Discover how HSAs and FSAs broaden mental-health access beyond traditional insurance coverage.
Expert quote: Giordano – HSAs/FSAs offset out-of-pocket mental-health expenses, easing employee access to care.
Supporting data: 70% of benefits leaders report mental-health challenges significantly impacted employee performance.
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

May is Mental Health Month, a great time to remind employees of all the ways their health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) applies to this area of wellness.

Lee Hafner

Editor

Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio

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