Legislation would allow consumers to use HSAs and FSAs for dietary supplements
Washington, D.C. — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association representing the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today applauded the introduction of the bicameral Dietary Supplements Access Act, legislation that would allow consumers to use tax-advantaged health accounts to purchase dietary supplements.
Introduced by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Curtis (R-UT), the legislation would amend the Internal Revenue Code to recognize dietary supplements as qualified medical expenses eligible for reimbursement through Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), and Archer Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs), subject to annual limits. According to the Senator’s press release, “a companion measure” was also introduced in the House by Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL-16), Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2), Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5).
“CRN strongly supports the Dietary Supplements Access Act because it reflects a modern understanding of healthcare—one that recognizes the important role dietary supplements can play in supporting health and wellness,” said Steve Mister, president & CEO of CRN. “Consumers increasingly use supplements as part of their proactive health regimens, yet current tax policy has failed to keep pace with how Americans approach preventive care. This legislation helps empower consumers to make health investments using the same tax-advantaged tools already available for many other wellness and medical expenses.”
CRN has long advocated for policies that expand consumer access to preventive health tools, including reforms to tax-advantaged healthcare spending accounts. For more than two decades, the association has supported legislative and regulatory efforts to modernize HSA and FSA eligibility rules and ensure consumers can use these accounts for evidence-based nutritional products that promote health and wellness.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, CRN supported successful efforts to expand the list of eligible over-the-counter health products covered by HSAs and FSAs through the CARES Act. The association has also consistently backed proposals that would recognize dietary supplements as eligible preventive health expenses and reduce barriers to consumer access.
“Allowing Americans to use their own healthcare dollars for dietary supplements is a commonsense reform that aligns with today’s healthcare priorities,” Mister added. “We appreciate Senators Cramer and Curtis, and Representatives LaHood, Boyle, Tenney and Gottheimer for their leadership on this important issue and look forward to working with Congress to advance the legislation.”
If enacted, the bill’s provisions would extend coverage for dietary supplements starting in 2027.
For more information on the specifics of the bill click here. To read Senator Cramer’s press release, follow this link.
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About CRN
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), founded in 1973 and based in Washington, D.C., is the leading trade association representing the dietary supplement and functional food industry. Bringing together manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and service providers, CRN unites its member companies around a shared commitment to science, transparency, and responsible business practices—advancing a strong, credible marketplace that supports consumer health and industry growth.
In an increasingly complex regulatory and media environment, CRN serves as the industry’s front line—shaping science-based policy, defending market access, and countering misinformation. Through strategic advocacy, self-regulatory leadership, voluntary guidelines, and evidence-based communications, CRN ensures that responsible companies are recognized, protected, and positioned to innovate and compete. Learn more at crnusa.org and follow @CRN_Supplements on X and LinkedIn.