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FSA eligible expenses — what purchases count?

Business Management Daily

Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their paycheck to use for medical or dependent care expenses. Here is what you need to know to figure out if an expense is FSA eligible. Lactation supplies such as breast pumps and lactation consulting. Wherever you fall, we have answers for you.

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Health Expenses a Major Source of Mental Health Issues for U.S. Workers

InterWest Insurance Services

The report on the study by the health care consulting company Centivo urges employers to consider new ways to reduce the medical financial burden some of their employees may be experiencing. It stressed two main points: High deductibles — The report found one of the main drivers of stress was high deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs.

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act: 2021’s Employee Benefits Provisions

McNees

Here is what you should know: Temporary Special Rules for Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangements. Mid-Year Election Changes: The Act permits plans to allow employees to prospectively change their health or dependent care flexible spending arrangement elections without a change in status at any time in 2021.