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Dependent Care FSA (Displaying results 21-25 of 25)
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What expenses associated with au pairs are eligible for reimbursement? Open Closed
The program fees for an au pair qualify as eligible child care expenses under a DCFSA if it is an expense you must pay in order to obtain care. You must submit supporting documentation that outlines the type of fees incurred in order to receive re… Read more…the full answer
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My under-age-13 child goes to day camp during the summer. Is that expense eligible with my DCFSA? Open Closed
Yes, if attendance at that camp allows you and your spouse to work, look for work, or for your spouse to attend school full-time. However, if you did not find a job and have no earned income for the year, your dependent care costs are not eligibl… Read more…the full answer
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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
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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
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Does my DCFSA have a grace period? Open Closed
Yes, it does. After the plan year ends on December 31, you have an additional 2 months to incur eligible expenses and use the DCFSA funds remaining i… Read more…the full answer
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