Expense Substantiation Process

How to submit documentation for the Expense Substantiation Process.

Screens simulated for illustrative purposes only. Actual experience may differ.

Step 1

Use Your Debit Card: The easiest way to pay for eligible health expenses is with your Health and Benefit Accounts Visa® debit card.

Note: Sometimes, additional details about your purchase may be required—this process is called substantiation.

Person holds their debit card up close to read number with laptop in the background

Step 2

Get the Right Receipt: Always request an itemized receipt or Explanation of Benefits (EOB).

Make sure it includes:

  • Name of the person who received the service
  • Provider or merchant name
  • Type of service
  • Cost
  • Date of service
An example of an Explanation of Benefits document displayed onscreen.

Step 3

Store Your Receipt: Use the Receipt Organizer in the MyHealth app:

  • Snap a photo of the receipt or EOB
  • Upload it to the app
  • Keep it stored digitally
A collection of receipt photos taken with the mobile phone camera displayed onscreen.

Step 4

Watch for Notifications: Up to three email reminders may be sent if more documentation is required.

Act quickly to avoid delays or issues with your account.

A laptop screen displaying email reminder messages.

Step 5

Log In to Submit Documentation: Access myhealth.bankofamerica.com or use the MyHealth app to upload receipts.

The MyHealth login page on a laptop screen with Username field highlighted.

Step 6

Find the Task: Scroll to the Task section to view notifications and select the transaction that needs documentation.

Screenshot of task section highlighting counter displaying those tasks that need further attention.

Step 7

Choose the Account: Under Receipts Needed, select the correct account and click Upload.

Screenshot of Accounts/Receipts Needed page with the upload button highlighted.

Step 8

Upload Your Receipt: Upload receipt or EOB in one of these formats: JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG or PDF

Screenshot of upload receipt(s) window with ink to browse for a file on the computer highlighted.

Step 9

Confirmation: Once uploaded, a Receipt Uploaded confirmation message will appear.

Message confirming receipt has been uploaded is highlighted.

Step 10

What Happens If No Response: If documentation is not received within 40 days, or if the expense is ineligible:

  • A denial notice and repayment request will be issued
  • If repayment is not received within 60 days, the debit card will be suspended
Claim denial notice displayed on laptop screen.

Access your MyHealth account on the go

Visit the app store on your mobile device or log in to myhealth.bankofamerica.com

Access your Benefits OnLine account by Scanning this QR code to download the app.