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Flexible Spending Accounts are regulated by the IRS. If the IRS makes changes to the rules that govern FSAs, we’ll let you know through the Message Board.

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  • 2020 CARES Act and DCFSAs

    On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the $2 trillion appropriations bill, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act brings emergency assistance and additional health care provisions to Americans affected by the 2020 pandemic.

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  • Submit 2019 Claims Now

    Did you have a 2019 FSAFEDS account? If so, be sure to submit your claims before the deadline. All claims for the 2019 benefit period must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

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  • Medical Mileage Rate for the 2020 Benefits Period

    The IRS recently released the medical mileage rate for the 2020 benefit period. The 2020 rate is 17 cents per mile, a slight decrease from 2019.

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  • 2020 Maximum Limit Update

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced 2020 FSA contribution limits which increase the amount participants may contribute to a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) or a Limited Expense Health Care FSA(LEX HCFSA).

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  • Take Advantage of Your Benefits by December 31, 2019

    The 2019 benefit period is almost over. Be sure to incur any remaining expenses before December 31, 2019.

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  • Plan Your Expenses This Summer

    With summer in full swing, now is a great time to make the most of your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with eligible expenses related to the warmer months. Items such as sunscreen, prescription sunglasses and first aid kits are eligible with the Health Care FSA (HCFSA), and services such as summer day camp and day care are eligible with the Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA).

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  • Allergy Season

    Spring is here! Everything is starting to bloom, including allergies. Many FSAFEDS participants use the Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) on popular spring products.

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  • Kaiser Permanente Paperless Reimbursements

    Attention Kaiser Permanente Paperless Reimbursement Participants:

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  • Submit 2018 Claims

    Did you have a 2018 FSAFEDS account? If so, be sure to submit your claims before the deadline. All claims for the 2018 benefit period must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Any 2018 claims received after this time will not be processed. Don't miss a savings opportunity!

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  • Important Dates and Tips

    Using your FSAFEDS account is easy. However, there are some important dates you should keep in mind. Use this information to set reminders in calendar and bookmark helpful pages in your web browser.

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