What are the important FSA dates and deadlines I need to know?
| FSAFEDS Event or Deadline | Key Dates |
|---|---|
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Federal Benefits Open Season for 2026 enrollments |
Begins November 10, 2025 and ends on December 08, 2025 |
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2026 benefit period begins |
January 1, 2026 |
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Last day to incur expenses using your 2026 HCFSA or LEX HCFSA |
December 31, 2026 |
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Last day to incur expenses using your 2026 DCFSA |
March 15, 2027 |
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Last day to submit all claims for the 2026 benefit period |
April 30, 2027 |
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Last day to submit a qualifying life event for changes that |
September 30 |
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Last day to enroll as a new hire |
Within 60 days from the date of hire, prior to October 1 |