Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are part of an IRS regulated, employer-sponsored benefit plan that allows participants to voluntarily convert part of their compensation into tax-free benefits. Contributions made through FSAs are normally free of federal, state and Social Security taxes.
Quick Links
- Access Your Account
- FSA Forms & Applications
- FSA Video
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Eligible Healthcare FSA Expenses
- Eligible Dependent Care FSA Expenses
- Eligible Limited Healthcare FSA Expenses
- EBIA Health Care Expenses Table
Benefit Categories
The benefits most often represented in the plan are any combination of the following:
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account - use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision expenses.
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account - use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible dependent daycare expenses.
- Limited Healthcare Flexible Spending Account - use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible out-of-pocket dental, vision and preventative care expenses only. Under the Limited Healthcare FSA, eligible expenses are limited to so that enrollment is compatible with eligibility rules related to Health Savings Accounts.
- Debit Card Option - information on the debit card option, if offered by your employer in conjunction with your plan.
Debit Card Activation & Links
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Additional Resources
- EBIA Health Care Expenses Table - classifies over 300 common health care expenses as "qualifying," "not qualifying," or "potentially qualifying" for the Healthcare FSA, HRA or employer-sponsored HSA. Numerous OTC items are included as well.
- LasikPlus Laser Vision Correction - learn more about discounts on Lasik services for Chard, Snyder participants through LasikPlus Vision Centers.
