HSA, FSA and tax deductions
Using 529 Plans, HSA and FSA funds and tax deductions for dyslexia support and educational services
There are ways to make reading help more accessible
We often get asked if reading intervention is tax deductible.
You may be able to use pre-tax dollars for your child’s educational services
Using Your 529 Plan for Langsford’s Services
As of July 4, 2025, federal law allows 529 plan funds to be used for a broader range of K-12 education expenses, not just tuition. This can include certain learning services when procured through providers like Langsford and taught by licensed teachers or subject matter experts.
Additionally, the amount one can spend annually from their 529 plan is set to increase from $10,000 to $20,000 on January 1, 2026.
Next steps for families
Since coverage can vary by state and program, it’s important to confirm eligibility.
We recommend checking with your plan administrator or a qualified tax or financial professional to ensure this is the best method for your family.
Utilizing HSA or FSA funds
Families with a child diagnosed with a learning disability—such as dyslexia—can sometimes use Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to help cover the cost of educational services.
This allows for a more affordable dyslexia program, easing the financial burden while providing the instruction and guidance that is best for your child.
The first step is a medical diagnosis
To use HSA or FSA funds for educational expenses, your child must have a documented learning disability. That typically means a formal diagnosis (like dyslexia) from a licensed clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, or physician.
We can help you navigate the process
While Langsford does not provide medical diagnoses, we can refer you to professionals who do.
After your child completes an evaluation with us, a trusted provider can take the Langsford evaluation and supplement it with other measurements necessary to medically diagnose and document a learning disorder.
This often includes not just looking for signs of dyslexia and writing difficulties, but investigating attention concerns to explore whether the child meets the criteria for ADHD. These findings will be written up in a new report.
Begin the process to get an official medical diagnosis.
Call us now at (502) 473-7000 or schedule a free consult.
What to expect with payments
Langsford is not enrolled as a medical provider, and our terminals do not accept HSA or FSA cards directly. However, many families pay upfront and request reimbursement through their HSA/FSA administrator or accountant.
Consult with your plan administrator or tax advisor to understand your options.
Let’s make this easier for your family
Supporting a child with learning difficulties requires emotional, logistical, and financial effort. If HSA or FSA funds can help relieve some of that stress, we want you to have every tool available to you to help a child with dyslexia at home.
Begin the process to get an official medical diagnosis.
Call us now at (502) 473-7000 or schedule a free consult.
Disclaimer: coverage can vary. Be sure to check with your plan administrator.
He went from being very behind to completing assignments first.
“We started our child at a private school kindergarten and at the end of the year they basically said he was not able to come back because they didn’t think he was academically strong enough.
We didn’t realize exactly what was going on until we had an evaluation with Langsford and it all became apparent. He was memorizing things without actually learning the sounds or learning the pronunciation of the words.
The change in our child once he started at Langsford was dramatic and very emotional for everyone. The first video that we got from Langsford when we first started coming here – it was the first time we saw him actually reading something. That was amazing. He went from being very behind in reading to meeting his grade level. He was actually first in his class to complete some reading assignments last year.”
– Steve Pahner, Grandparent of a Langsford student