NEW YORK—We’re hurtling toward the end of the year, which means, of course, that we’re firmly in the “use it or lose it” season for HSA/FSA benefits. This time of year is often a busy season for everyone—from the holidays to wrapping up work for the year—and it’s easy for things to fall through the cracks or get pushed off until sometime in the new year. As 2022 begins to wrap up, independent ECPs across the country are taking a moment to remind patients to use up their HSA/FSA benefits, encouraging them to schedule their annual appointment or pick out a new pair of frames before these benefits expire. 

This week, we’re taking a look at how some indies are spreading the “use it or lose it” message before the end of the year.

Evergreen Eye Care in Vancouver, Washington, reminded patients to book their annual eye exam before this year’s insurance benefits run out. Image via evergreeneyecarewa on Instagram


In Rancho Mission Viejo, California, What a Spectacle Optometry urged patients to avoid the end of year rush and use their benefits as soon as possible. Image via whataspectacleoptometry on Instagram


The team at New Braunfels Vision Center in New Braunfels, Texas, combined their “use it or lose it” message with a fall-themed customer appreciation sale. Image via nb_visioncenter on Instagram


Connecticut Vision’s Allise Markowski, OD, who practices in Suffield, Connecticut, shared a bright and fun graphic to remind patients about year-end FSA/HSA dollars. Image via connecticutvision on Instagram


The team at Site to See in Windermere, Florida, also encouraged patients to beat the end of year rush. Image via sitetoseeoptical on Instagram


In Baltimore, Innovision Eyecare shared a fun illustration to remind patients about their flex spending before the year ends. Image via innovisioneyes on Instagram


Cute little hedgehogs and autumnal leaves light up the Huntley Eye Care team’s “use it or lose it” reminder for their patients in Huntley, Illinois. Image via huntleyeyecare on Instagram