Bariatric Surgery in Mexico: HSA and FSA FAQs

Yes, Renew accepts HSA payments (Health Savings Account). Payment options vary by plan and company, so check with your HSA provider or call our accounts team.

Yes, Renew accepts FSA payments (Flexible Spending Account). Payment options vary by plan and employer, so check with your FSA administrator or call our accounts team.

1. Renew sends you an invoice for your surgery.
2. You submit it to your HSA or FSA company.
3. They process it and transfer the funds to your account.
4. You use the funds to pay for your surgery.

Questions about the process? Call (844) 736-3963.

IRS Publication 502 says you can include amounts you pay to lose weight if it's treatment for a specific disease diagnosed by a physician, such as obesity. Your administrator decides what your plan covers, and may ask for documentation such as a letter from your doctor.

Source: IRS Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses (2025). Checked October 2026. This isn't tax advice.

Possibly, but with limits. Under IRS rules, travel that's primarily for and essential to medical care can count. Lodging is limited to $50 a night per person, and meals aren't included. Ask your administrator before you pay for travel from your account.

You can combine your HSA or FSA with financing, savings or another payment method.