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What is a Health Care FSA? Open Closed
A Health Care FSA (HCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account that's used to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not covered by your health care plan or elsewhere. With an HCFSA, you use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualifie… Read more…the full answer
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Does a Health Care FSA replace my health care plan? Open Closed
Not at all. A Health Care FSA (HCFSA) is not insurance. It simply pays for your eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses that aren't covered by insurance, with pre-tax money. First, your cla… Read more…the full answer
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When is my HCFSA available to me, and how do I know how much is available? Open Closed
This depends on when you enrolled in your HCFSA. If you enrolled during Open Season, your account is available on the first day of the benefit … Read more…the full answer
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Are there contribution limits that apply to HCFSAs, and what if both spouses have accounts? Open Closed
The maximum amount you can allot to an HCFSA is $3,300 (per individual) for a benefit period and the minimum is $100. The total election amount is available on day one of your plan year. After you're enrolled, your funds are withdrawn automat… Read more…the full answer
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Are my family's health care expenses eligible for reimbursement from my HCFSA? Open Closed
Yes, if you enroll in a Health Care FSA (HCFSA), you may request reimbursement for health care expenses incurred by you, your spouse and dependents that you can claim on your tax return. You may also submit claims for eligible health care expenses… Read more…the full answer
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I have self-only FEHB coverage. Can I submit expenses for other members of my family? Open Closed
Yes, you can use your Health Care FSA (HCFSA) to pay for eligible health care expenses incurred by your spouse or individuals claimed as dependents on your federal tax return, such as children, even if they are not covered by your health plan.… Read more…the full answer
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When is a Health Care expense eligible for reimbursement? Open Closed
A health care expense is eligible for reimbursement when a covered service is rendered during the benefit period in which you are enrolled. This applies to expense… Read more…the full answer
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Will the money I elect for my HCFSA be paid directly to my provider? Open Closed
Once you enroll in a Health Care FSA, you can use your funds for eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses. You can then use the claim submission method that works b… Read more…the full answer
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What expenses are eligible for reimbursement from my HCFSA? Open Closed
Many of your out-of-pocket health care expenses may be reimbursed by a HCFSA if those expenses are not covered by your FEHB or FEDVIP plans. Typical expenses include:… Read more…the full answer
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Can I use HCFSA dollars toward insurance premiums? Open Closed
No. IRS rules do not permit you to pay insurance premiums from funds allotted to an HCFSA. These rules also includes other policies such as long-term care insurance, Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC), or group retiree policies (from a prev… Read more…the full answer
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