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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

• What is a Dependent Care FSA? Open Closed

  A Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after-school … Read more…the full answer

• What expenses are NOT covered by DCFSA? Open Closed

  Examples of ineligible DCFSA expenses include: Education or tuition fees Expenses for children age 13 and older Late payment fees Overnight camps Payment for services not yet provided (*payment in a… Read more…the full answer

• When is my DCFSA available to me, and how do I know how much is in my account? Open Closed

  This depends on when you enrolled in your DCFSA. If you enrolled during Open Season, your account is available on the first day of the benefit period. If you are a new employee, your DCFSA is activated once you've enrolled and your employme… Read more…the full answer

• How does a Health Care FSA carryover impact election limits for a Dependent Care FSA? Open Closed

  A carryover does not apply to a Dependent Care FSA. The only impact to the Dependent Care FSA is the minimum election will now be $100 (it was $250 previously). The grace period still applies to the Dependent Care FSA, which means you have from Ja… Read more…the full answer

• I work at night and need an overnight babysitter. Is that an eligible child care expense? Open Closed

  Yes, this is an eligible DCFSA expense as long as the services are necessary in order for you or your spouse, if married to work, look for work, or for your spouse to attend school full-time they are eligible dependent care costs.… Read more…the full answer

• Does my DCFSA cover overnight camp for my kids? Open Closed

  No. According to IRS rules, camps that include an overnight stay are not eligible for reimbursement under a Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA). IRS Publication 503… Read more…the full answer

• I had an unexpected medical expense. Can I transfer DCFSA funds to my HCFSA? Open Closed

  You may not transfer funds from one account to the other (e.g. from your HCFSA to your DCFSA or vice-versa) to cover unanticipated expenses, even if you have a balance in one of the accounts. Spouses may not transfer funds between each other's acc… Read more…the full answer

• If I experience a qualifying life event, can I enroll in a DCFSA or change my DCFSA election? Open Closed

  You can only enroll in a DCFSA or change your election amount outside of Open Season if you experience a qualifying life event, such as having a baby. Exam… Read more…the full answer

• Can re-employed annuitants participate in FSAFEDS? Open Closed

  Yes, re-employed annuitants, full or part-time, can participate in FSAFEDS, as long as they are eligible for FEHB coverage. … Read more…the full answer