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The IRS Pub 502 Qualifier

Does your wellness routine qualify as medical treatment?

Four questions. Sixty seconds. We’ll show you which tier you fit and what to do next.

Step 1 of 4
Step 1 · Financial Vehicle

Do you have an HSA or FSA?

Pre-tax wellness purchases require an HSA, FSA, or itemized Schedule A deduction. We need to know which path you’re on.

Use 1–4 keys to answer
Step 2 · The Compliance Check

What’s really driving your wellness routine?

The IRS requires that eligible expenses treat a specific symptom, not “general health.” This is the question that determines your tier.

Use 1–4 keys to answer
Step 3 · Intervention Mapping

Which interventions are you currently using?

Select all that apply. This maps your routine to our clinical formulary categories.

Analyzing protocol…

Cross-referencing your answers against IRS Pub 502 and our formulary.

Your Tier

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How the LMN qualifier works

The Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is the document that turns “gym membership” into “medical treatment” under IRS Publication 502. It’s a one-page clinical letter, signed by a licensed physician, that ties a specific wellness expense to a specific medical condition. Once you have it, your HSA, FSA, or Schedule A itemized deduction starts accepting the expense as eligible.

This quiz checks three things: (1) do you have the financial vehicle (HSA / FSA / Schedule A) that can accept the expense, (2) do you have a qualifying medical reason per IRS Pub 502, and (3) what interventions are you actually using so we can map the LMN to your real life.

The three tiers

Strong fit — you have the financial vehicle AND a clear medical driver (burnout, chronic stress, anxiety, insomnia, musculoskeletal issues). The PIM Pre-Tax Protocol (a one-time $199 clinical audit + LMN) is the direct path. Most patients save $2,000–$3,000+ in the first year.

Probable fit — you have a qualifying medical driver but you’re missing the financial vehicle (no HSA / unsure / Schedule A only). You qualify clinically, but you’ll either need to set up an HSA or itemize properly.

Worth exploring — your stated primary driver is “general fitness,” which doesn’t meet IRS Pub 502 on its own. But many high-functioning adults have latent burnout, sleep issues, or chronic stress underneath general-fitness routines — especially in NYC. We recommend a free clinical screener (burnout, ADHD, or stress) before deciding the LMN isn’t for you.

What happens after this quiz

If you submit your email, we send you a summary of your tier and a personalized next step. We do not put you on a marketing list. If you skip the email, you can still pick your next-step path at the bottom of this page — your data stays on this device.

The Pre-Tax Protocol is curated by Dr. Ahmed Al-Katib, MD — board-certified psychiatrist (ABPN), founder of Psychiatry in Motion. 134 Broadway, Floor 4, Brooklyn NY 11249.

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