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Garmin Forerunner® 970

Garmin

Garmin Forerunner® 970

$749.99at garmin.com

Covered by your benefits

Pay with your HSA or FSA card. No paperwork.

~$225 Est. tax saving

Pay with pre-tax HSA/FSA dollars on this $749.99 purchase

Garmin Forerunner® 970 is HSA/FSA eligible — pay with your benefits card at checkout.

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Checked against common benefit plans. Your employer's plan may differ.

Benefit-maxxing tips

Use FSA first — it expires. Leave HSA to grow.

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About this product

Premium running and multisport smartwatch with a 1.4-inch AMOLED display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens, built-in LED flashlight, speaker/microphone, and comprehensive training metrics.

Quick facts

Brand
Garmin
Category
Fitness
Concerns addressed
Cardiovascular & Athletic Fitness, Biometric & Preventative Tracking
IRS classification
Qualified medical expense
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Eligibility & Coverage FAQs

Written by Caeli's benefits team. If we haven't answered your question, the extension's in-app chat is staffed by humans.

Can I buy the Garmin Forerunner® 970 with my HSA or FSA?
Yes, when you buy it primarily to help diagnose, treat or prevent a specific condition, not for general fitness or wellness (IRS FAQ Q15). No letter is required: pay with your HSA or FSA card.
Do I need a doctor's note or LMN to buy the Garmin Forerunner® 970?
No letter is required. What makes a wearable a medical expense is why you buy it: primarily for a specific condition. A clinician's recommendation, your symptoms, a diagnosis, abnormal test results or risk factors all count; a general wish to track or improve your health does not.
Does my wellness stipend (LSA) cover this?
Maybe — LSA coverage is set by your employer's plan, so it varies by person. Caeli reads your employer's LSA categories and tells you whether you can pay this way — often with no paperwork. If you have both an LSA and an HSA, Caeli steers you to spend the LSA first (it can expire) and protect the HSA (it compounds).

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Eligibility shown is informational. Final coverage depends on your plan and, where required, a clinician-issued LMN.