*On average, 30% of gross income is paid to state and federal tax. Individual tax rates vary. To see your estimated savings, check out the TrueSavings Estimator.
At American Ostrich Farms, we’ve always believed that what you put in and on your body matters. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a new step in that journey: we’ve partnered with Truemed — a service that makes it easy to qualify for pre-tax HSA/FSA spending on nutrient-dense, allergy-friendly ostrich meat and ostrich oil skincare.
Together, we’re helping qualified customers save on eligible functional foods and products that have been shown to be effective in treating, mitigating, or preventing certain conditions.
Scientific analyses show ostrich meat typically contains lower total and saturated fat, and a more favorable polyunsaturated:saturated (PUFA:SFA) and omega-6:omega-3 balance than many common red meats — nutritional features that are associated with lower cardiovascular risk.
Disclaimer: Based on nutritional composition and peer-reviewed studies. Not intended as medical advice. No long-term clinical trials confirm prevention of heart disease.
Our HSA/FSA-eligible oils, balms, and soaps are made with omega-rich ostrich oil and natural botanicals — formulated to soothe dryness with fast absorption. Evidence shows essential fatty acids can restore moisture and reinforce the skin’s protective barrier.
Disclaimer: For external use only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. Consult a qualified professional for medical concerns.
One-Time Purchases
Make sure to checkout as a guest and exit the Shop Pay pop-up if prompted. If you are logged into your account, sign out to proceed with Truemed.
A licensed medical provider will review your answers to determine eligibility. If you qualify, Truemed will email you a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN).
Pay with your HSA/FSA card or a credit card. If you use a regular card, follow the guide included with your LMN to submit your purchase for reimbursement.
Subscriptions
Do not pay with an HSA/FSA card during checkout. After your purchase, check your confirmation screen or receipt email for a link to the Truemed survey.
The survey must be taken on the same day. A licensed provider will review your answers to determine eligibility. If eligible, you'll receive a LMN within 1–2 days.
Follow the instructions included with your LMN to submit your purchase for reimbursement. Claims are usually paid out in 2–4 weeks.
Because HSA/FSAs use pre-tax money, you’re getting more purchasing power for your dollars. Rather than pay taxes on income and then spend it on health items, qualified customers can use pre-tax funds to invest in root-cause interventions.
HSA/FSA accounts were created so individuals could use pre-tax money to pay for expenses used to treat, mitigate, or prevent a diagnosed medical condition. Because HSA/FSAs use pre-tax money, you’re getting more purchasing power for your dollars. Rather than pay taxes on income and then spend it on health items, qualified customers can use pre-tax funds to invest in their health.
An individual can contribute up to $4,150 pretax to their HSA per year, or $8,300 for a family (plus an additional $1,000 if you are at least 55 years old. Individuals can contribute up to $3,200 pretax to their FSA per year (with an additional $500 in employer contributions allowed).
There is no cost to you, as long as you are shopping with a Truemed partner merchant, like American Ostrich Farms.
Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) are programs that allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses. If you’re unsure whether or not you have an HSA or FSA account, please check with your employer or insurance company.
Yes, simply select Truemed as your payment option at checkout and use your FSA or HSA card as you would any other credit card. If you do not have sufficient HSA/FSA funds, you can split your payment between your credit card and HSA/FSA card.
Yes. If you’d like to use your regular credit card, simply select that in Truemed checkout. After your purchase, Truemed will email you instructions on how to submit the receipt to your HSA/FSA administrator for reimbursement.
The items in your Truemed Letter of Medical Necessity (“LMN”) are now qualified medical expenses in the same way a visit to the doctor’s office or pharmaceutical product is.
There are thousands of studies showing food and exercise is often the best medicine to prevent and reverse disease. Food, supplements, and other wellness purchases qualify as medical expenses if they treat or prevent an illness, and a doctor substantiates the need. Your Truemed LMN satisfies all IRS requirements to make your wellness spend fully reimbursable.
If you're not eligible, you can still complete your purchase using a regular credit or debit card. Your order will not be processed through HSA/FSA funds, but you’ll still be able to buy the product or service directly.
You can use your HSA/FSA dollars all year long. However, FSA dollars expire at the end of the year and unused money may not rollover into the next year. Make sure to spend the rest of your FSA dollars before December 31st — use it, so you don’t lose it!
Generally it takes 2-5 hours. In some cases, Truemed’s provider team will require additional time to issue a letter of medical necessity based on the needs associated with an individual qualification survey. If you aren’t seeing your letter in your inbox, check spam, then reach out to us atsupport@truemed.comfor help.
Unfortunately, Truemed’s services are for individuals who have HSA or FSA accounts (or plan to fund one during open enrollment). We encourage you to ask your employer about information on your HSA or FSA!
At Truemed, they believe that investing in your health is far more valuable than waiting to spend on sickness. By unlocking pre-tax HSA/FSA spend on research backed interventions such as quality nutrition, fitness, supplements, and health technology, they’re shifting healthcare spend toward true medicine.
