FAQs

 Uniformed Services (Displaying results 21-30 of 36)

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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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• What is open season for enrollment? Open Closed

  Open season is the designated time period for enrollment each year and occurs in November and December (specific dates are announced by OPM prior to open season). Enrollment in a DCFSA through FSAFEDS is voluntary, and your participation will NOT… Read more…the full answer

• Are there considerations that an enrollee needs to be aware of when using dependent care OCONUS? Open Closed

  No, there are no special considerations for OCONUS families. FSAFEDS does not have any licensing requirements for dependent care providers that would impact OCONUS or CONUS families. Claims for reimbursement can be submitted in other languages and… Read more…the full answer

• Who is eligible? Open Closed

  DCFSAs are already available to DoD civilian employees. Enrollment in a DCFSA through FSAFEDS during the 2023 open season for the 2024 plan year is available to service members in the DoD regular (active) component and Active Guard Reser… Read more…the full answer

• I am in the Reserves or National Guard, do I qualify? Open Closed

  Members of the Reserves or National Guard performing Active Guard Reserve (AGR) duty are eligible to enroll during the 2024 Federal Benefits Open Season for the 2025 plan year. All other reserve component members (except for those performing AGR … Read more…the full answer

• What if our family has a permanent change of station (PCS) and my dependent care situation changes? Open Closed

  A permanent change of station is considered a qualifying life event (QLE) and you may be able to make a change to your contributions. Download the Qualifying … Read more…the full answer

• 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