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 Uniformed Services (Displaying results 1-10 of 41)

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• Who is eligible for a FSA? Open Closed

  As of March 2025, members of the uniformed services who are eligible to enroll in the DCFSA and HCFSA include:… Read more…the full answer

• What are the Uniformed Services? Open Closed

  Members of the uniformed services in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps are eligible for a Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (HCFSA) during the Special Enrollment Period. … Read more…the full answer

• As a member of the uniformed services, when can I sign up for a DCFSA and/or an HCFSA? Open Closed

  Enrollment dates are as follows: … Read more…the full answer

• I am a member of the uniformed services. Are there considerations I should know about opening an HCFSA as a member of the uniformed services on TRICARE? Open Closed

  Yes. Uniformed service members can visit the DoD Office of Financial Readiness website for more information about TRICARE considerations: Click here. … Read more…the full answer

• Are retirees eligible for an FSA? Open Closed

  No, retirees and/or annuitants (with the exclusion of anyone who is reemployed and eligible through their current employer) are not eligible to enroll in a flexible spending account. … Read more…the full answer

• Can I sign up for both a DCFSA and an HCFSA in the same year? Open Closed

  Yes, you can sign up for both a DCFSA and an HCFSA in the same year every year as long as you meet the eligibility requirements for both FSAs. … Read more…the full answer

• If a member of the uniformed services does not have access to the internet (e.g., due to deployment or training), can a spouse or other individual be authorized to enroll and submit claims on behalf of the Service member? Open Closed

  Yes, a spouse or other individual may enroll in an FSA on behalf of a member of the uniformed services if they have a valid power of attorney to perform this action. … Read more…the full answer

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

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

• Can I change how much I contribute if I experience a life status change, such as a permanent change of station (PCS) or military separation, and our eligibility changes? Open Closed

  These life events are called Qualifying Life Events (QLEs) and may allow you to change your election for contributions to an FSA. If something changes your eligibility, you should submit a QLE enrollment within 60 days of the QLE. Additional informat… Read more…the full answer

• What are the considerations for Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and Special Needs Program regarding age limitations/how long an EFMP person can qualify? Open Closed

  DoD Service members with a EFMP dependent and U.S. Coast Guard members with a dependent in the Special Needs Program must meet two requirements: … Read more…the full answer