Here’s How Everyone is Saving Hundreds on LASIK

Here’s How Everyone is Saving Hundreds on LASIK

Published by Lance Kugler, MD on October 20, 2015

If you’ve been considering LASIK, pay close attention! Right now is the perfect time to have it  because many employers offer a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) where you can save money on medical services, including laser vision correction like LASIK.

What is a Flexible Spending Account?

• It’s an account you set up through your employer
• You will determine an amount you wish to set aside for medical services, working within the limits of your employer’s plan
• A portion of each paycheck will go toward this predetermined FSA account amount, and the money is set aside before taxes are deducted
• Each pay period an equal installment is taken from your gross salary
• This money can be used for many things including medical procedures, copayments, some medications, and sometimes daycare
• Whatever money you do not spend within your insurance plan year you will lose

Create Your Own Flexible Spendings Account

If you do not currently have a Flex Spending Account and have been considering LASIK, then it has never been a better time to set up your FSA and schedule your LASIK procedure for this January or February. At that point in the year, you will likely not yet have contributed the full spend limit amount to your FSA account. However, this is not a problem because you still have the option to apply the full amount immediately.

Beginner’s Guide to Flex Your Way to Clear Vision

Conversely, if you do have an FSA and have funds available for the year, you must use that money by the end of the year or it will be forfeited. Losing all that money will make you cringe! Also, by using these pre-tax funds for your LASIK, you even save money on your federal taxes! Have questions about your FSA account? We recommend that you check with your HR director for any limitations. Some companies offer grace periods for utilizing the funds.

Start Pumping up Your Savings with a Health Savings Account

There’s no need to break the bank. Not only can a Flexible Spending Account help you save toward LASIK, a Health Savings Account can help as well. If you have a high deductible healthcare plan, you can make pre-tax contributions into this account. Originally created in 2003, with a HSA you do not have to spend the funds within a specific time period and it can grow over the years, making it a valuable financial tool. Once you understand the facts and determine that you want to use either your flexible spending account or Health Savings Account for LASIK, there is still one more thing left to do–  find out if you are a candidate for LASIK! When contemplating LASIK, consider the following benefits:

• Freedom
• Lifestyle
• Saves Time
• Saves Money
• It’s Safer for your eyes than contacts

Free yourself from the hassles of glasses and contacts with LASIK and get your best vision. Gain the freedom to just get up and go at a moment’s notice. All laser LASIK is safe and effective and with the one time cost of LASIK – you’ll save tens of thousands of dollars over your lifetime by ending the cycle of buying glasses and contacts.

Ready to Begin a Life Without Barriers?

Schedule your VisionTrack Assessment LASIK consultation with Lance Kugler, MD today by calling 402.558.2211. You can make LASIK even more affordable than ever by taking action now. Reduce your tax burden, stop losing money from the ongoing expenses of glasses and contacts, and enjoy the benefits of a lens free lifestyle.

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Lance Kugler, MD

Lance Kugler, MD, is a specialist in LASIK and vision correction surgery and CEO of Kugler Vision. A proud Omaha native, he is passionate about improving lives through clear vision. Dr. Kugler serves on several national boards, and his practice is recognized internationally as a center of excellence. Dr. Kugler is one of the original founders of the Refractive Surgery Alliance, an international organization comprised of over 350 of the world’s leading vision correction surgeons; he also served as its first president. In 2019, Dr. Kugler was selected as a TEDx speaker, and delivered a talk in Omaha about the worldwide epidemic of nearsightedness and refractive solutions. Dr. Kugler is an Associate Professor of Refractive Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Truhlsen Eye Institute, has been published in many medical journals, and participates in numerous clinical studies to advance the field of vision correction surgery. Additionally, Dr. Kugler is proud to be a Board Certified Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences. Dr. Kugler and his wife are proud parents to five active kids. When he has a spare moment, he enjoys skiing, tennis, travel, and fine coffee.