WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA) ? What is a medical flexible spending account (FSA)? If you’re a first-time medical FSA participant, you may not be familiar with FSA definitions and rules.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 7, 2023

The IRS’ use-or-lose rule governs flexible spending accounts (FSAs). A flexible spending account (FSA) is an employer-sponsored benefit that allows employees to set aside a portion of their pre-tax salary to pay for qualified medical expenses or dependent care expenses. So what is the use-or-lose rule?

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

However, for participants of health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are ways to alleviate the financial burden associated with vision-related costs. Visual health is a vital component of overall well-being, and unexpected eye-related expenses can put a strain on your finances.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 16, 2021

From choosing your own individual health insurance plan to spending your HRA dollars on the qualifying out-of-pocket medical expenses that make sense for you, an HRA gives you the freedom to choose. When making your decision, there are important regulations to keep in mind to make sure you’re coordinating the two health plans appropriately.

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PeopleKeep

MAY 20, 2021

One way small employers can avoid high insurance costs while still offering a formal health benefit to recruit and retain top talent is an account-based health plan (ABHP). Plans like health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), health savings accounts (HSAs), and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are all ABHPs that are growing in popularity.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For a long time, I believed you were either for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or you were for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), but you couldn’t be for both. The very nature of HSAs prevented you from also participating in a General Medical FSA.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Many employers use flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to help employees pay for their medical-related expenses. Years ago, the “use it or lose it” rule was the main guideline for how employees could spend their money. Under this rule, employees forfeit any leftover money to you at the end of their plan year.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

A flexible spending account (FSA) carryover is one way you can provide flexibility to employees who participate in these accounts. We break down FSA carryovers below. Read our blog posts on grace periods and run-out periods for the rest of the series. Can FSA funds carry over to next year?

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WEX Inc.

JULY 9, 2023

A dependent care flexible spending account lets participants set aside pre-tax dollars to help pay for dependent care. Contributing to this benefit reduces taxable income and spreads the benefits of pre-tax dollars throughout the year, helping you save 30 percent or more on your dependent care costs.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

OCTOBER 21, 2022

On October 18th, the IRS announced a slew of inflation adjustments for 2023, including to the annual contribution and carryover limits for healthcare flexible spending accounts and the monthly limit for qualified transportation fringe benefits. The new limits are set forth below.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a powerful tool for individuals and employers to save money on healthcare and dependent care expenses. Most employees are about to have the opportunity to re-evaluate their benefits options during open enrollment.

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BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This is typically paid out via a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Dependent care FSAs can also be referred to as dependent care reimbursement accounts or DCRAs. Dependent care refers to a benefit which offers support for those employees who need help paying for their dependents.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 31, 2023

For those who have health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are opportunities to save money on these expenses. Dental expenses can be a significant financial burden, especially when unexpected dental procedures arise. Can I use my HSA or medical FSA to pay for dental expenses?

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

A flexible spending account (FSA) allows participants to save money by setting aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical, dental , vision and dependent care expenses incurred by you, your spouse, or your eligible dependents.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Exploring HSAs and FSAs HSAs and medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) let you save money because the funds you contribute to them are pre-tax. Funds you or your employer contribute to your HSA can help with this. Watch the video to hear more from our own Jason Cook about the retirement-planning potential of an HSA.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JULY 19, 2023

Offering healthcare financial tools such as health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are an important part of any employee’s suite of employee benefits. As employers work to navigate these uncertain times, offering effective and comprehensive benefits packages have become a priority.

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WEX Inc.

JANUARY 8, 2021

Many employees took advantage of health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) in 2020, only to see those funds languish unused as day cares closed and routine medical visits were put off to protect family members. New bill offers new options to employers, improving benefits of FSA.

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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 18, 2023

HRAs have similar regulations as other tax-advantaged health benefits, like health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). But if you’re new to this type of benefit, you may have questions about whether any special rules apply to HRAs.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 4, 2023

The IRS requires your flexible spending account (FSA) participants to submit documentation to prove their purchase was an eligible expense.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, dependent care, and health savings accounts are just a few of the great employee benefits available to help you save money and reduce stress. A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) account allows you to have pre-tax deductions for certain medical and dependent care expenses.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

For example, a medical flexible spending account (FSA) is governed by the IRS’ use-or-lose rule , so it’s important that you choose the right contribution amount each year or risk losing money at the end of the plan year. The “daily grind” can often get in the way of the big picture, but don’t let it!

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HR Lineup

MAY 9, 2023

In addition to health insurance and retirement savings plans, Pazcare also offers flexible spending accounts (FSAs). FSAs are pre-tax accounts that employees can use to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as medical bills or prescriptions.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 22, 2022

Flexible spending account. Call us for more information on how you can set up a flexible benefit plan for your staff. There are several types of flexible benefit plans, including cafeteria plans and flexible spending accounts. Flexible spending accounts.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

That includes being aware of how Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can play a role in helping staff save money—which could result in improved financial security among company members.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 21, 2023

Medical or mental health therapy is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and health reimbursement account (HRA). Are you interested in learning more about incorporating mental wellness into the workplace?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 18, 2023

One such way is by utilizing health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Health Savings Accounts allow employees (and employers) to contribute to a tax-free account to be used for eligible medical expenses. What is an HSA? What is an FSA?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JULY 31, 2023

Amidst the excitement, many may not know that their Flexible Spending Account (FSA) can be a valuable resource for purchasing back-to-school items. Conclusion As the back-to-school shopping frenzy commences, parents can take advantage of their Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to cover qualified health-related expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Flexible spending account: With an FSA an employee pays — on a pre-tax basis through salary reduction — for out-of-pocket medical expenses that aren’t covered by insurance (for example, annual deductibles, doctor’s office copayments, prescriptions, eyeglasses and dental costs).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 16, 2022

If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you’re down to the wire on spending time for the year. By virtue of being a “use-it-or-lose-it” account, unused FSA funds run the risk of being forfeited* by you and collected by your employer. Need help submitting receipts? Click here.

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In fact, staying on top of your health savings account (HSA) , flexible spending account (FSA) , or any other plan you signed up for throughout the year can pay off for you. We’ve compiled some tips to help you if you participate in a WEX benefits plan.

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BerniePortal

JUNE 23, 2020

For healthcare, one of the most common questions that may come up is the difference between health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Discover the meaning behind both—and why they matter.

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Qandle

JUNE 20, 2023

Benefits and Deductions: Collect information related to employee benefits and deductions, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, flexible spending accounts, loan repayments, or garnishments. Payroll Reconciliation: Before processing payroll, perform a thorough reconciliation of all payroll-related accounts.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 7, 2023

Savings If you have a pre-tax benefit account like a Flexible Spending Account , Health Savings Account , or Commuter Benefit Account , you’re already ahead of the game. Each dollar going into a pre-tax benefit account saves you 30 to 40 cents per dollar.

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BerniePortal

JULY 24, 2020

From service animal training to sleep deprivation treatment, these six medical products and services are eligible to be purchased using a wide variety of flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (often shortened to ‘Dependent Care FSA’) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible services such as preschool, summer day camp, before/after school programs, and child or adult daycare. 2022 Changes to Dependent Care.

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

FSAs and HRAs EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2020-01 also granted a temporary extension to run-out periods for flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 11, 2021

We think it’s pretty obvious, but we LOVE Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). With roughly 160 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)-related blogs on our site concentrating on eligibility, spending options, plan strategy, savings, and more…we cover it all!

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