if there money in the HSA you can submit the bills for reimbursement. you can not deduct them as HSA contributions. but you have until 4/18/2023 to maximize the allowable contribution for 2022. so you can put the money in and get a tax deduction. then submit the bills for reimbursement. I know the net is the same but the IRS has its rules and you would have problems if you tried to do it your way because the oontributions reported to the IRS by the HSA would not match up with the contributions you report.
