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If my spouse stops earning income, will we be able to use the funds that are in the DCFSA? Open Closed
Contributions to a DCFSA are limited to the earned income of the lower earning spouse for that tax year. If your spouse's employment status changes and it appears they will not have earned income equivalent to or greater than the DCFSA election, e… Read more…the full answer
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I meet the requirements of a Qualified Reservist. Do the same carryover rules apply for the Health Care FSA and the Limited Expense Health Care FSA? Open Closed
Yes. Carryover rules apply to Health Care FSAs and Limited Expense Health Care FSAs. … Read more…the full answer
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Who is eligible to request a QRD? Open Closed
FSAFEDS participants are eligible to request a qualified reservist distribution (QRD) if they are enrolled in an HCFSA or LEX HCFSA and are: A member of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine C… Read more…the full answer
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How long will it take to process my QRD request? Open Closed
Qualified reservist distribution (QRD) requests will be processed as soon as possible, usually within two weeks of receipt. However, in some circumstances, it may take up to 60 days to process your request. When we process your QRD, it mean… Read more…the full answer
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How will I receive my QRD refund? Open Closed
You will receive your qualified reservist distribution (QRD) refund on your paycheck as taxable wages. After we process your QRD request, we send the refund to your payroll provider so they can include it in your salary. The refund amount will be … Read more…the full answer
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Will FSAFEDS allotments continue to come out of my pay after I request a QRD? Open Closed
No. Allotments (FSA contributions) will stop. Depending on the timing of your request, the timing of your leave without pay status, and the timing of your payroll, there could be an additional allotment taken after your qualified reservist distri… Read more…the full answer
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Can I reenroll in FSAFEDS after I receive a QRD? Open Closed
You may not reenroll in FSAFEDS during the same benefit period on which the qualified reservist distribution (QRD) is based. You can enroll for the next benefit period during the corresponding annual Open Season provided you meet the normal eligi… Read more…the full answer
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What if I'm enrolled in two benefit periods and neglect to tell you from which benefit period I want my QRD? Open Closed
First, we will try and contact you to find out what you want us to do. If we can't reach you, then we will process the qualified reservist distribution (QRD) from the benefit period (plan year) during which the call to active duty occurs.… Read more…the full answer
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What happens to my contributions if I experience a life status change, such as PCS or military separation, and our eligibility changes? Open Closed
These life status changes are called qualifying life events and may allow you to change your election for contributions to DCFSA. If something changes your eligibility, you should submit a QLE enrollment between 31 days before to 60 days after the… Read more…the full answer
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