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Will I know what my QRD refund amount is before taxes are applied? Open Closed
Yes. We will notify you via email regarding the approval or denial of your qualified reservist distribution (QRD). If approved, your total refund amount will be explained.… Read more…the full answer
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What happens to my HCFSA or LEX HCFSA after I request a QRD? Open Closed
We will close your Health Care FSA (HCFSA) or Limited Expense Health Care FSA (LEX HCFSA) after we process your qualified reservist distribution (QRD). No further deductions will be taken from your pay for the remainder of the benefit period.… Read more…the full answer
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Can I submit claims after receiving a QRD? Open Closed
No, an approved qualified reservist distribution (QRD) request closes your Health Care FSA (HCFSA) or Limited Expense Health Care FSA (LEX HCFSA) account for the remainder of the benefit period (plan year). You cannot submit claims after requestin… 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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Can I have more than one QRD in a benefit period? Open Closed
No. You can only have one qualified reservist distribution (QRD) per benefit period (plan year). … Read more…the full answer
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I was called to active duty back in 2008. Can I request a QRD? Open Closed
Maybe. If you were ordered or called to active duty before June 18, 2008 and the period of active duty continued after June 18, 2008, you are eligible to request a QRD provided that you were called to active duty for a period of 180 days or more,… Read more…the full answer
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I'm not being called to active duty, but I would love to receive a taxable distribution of my Health Care FSA. Can I get one? Open Closed
No. The IRS only allows this taxable distribution for people who meet the requirements as a qualified reservist. … 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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