Benefits

Health Care FSA

A Health Care FSA (Flexible Spending Account) allows you to pay for certain health care expenses using before-tax contributions from your paycheck that generally are not covered by another benefit plan.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) limits the amount you can contribute to an FSA as shown in the table below.

Type of FSA Minimum Annual Contribution Maximum Annual Contribution
Health Care $250 $5,000

Eligible medical expenses qualify for reimbursement from your health care FSA provided they meet the criteria of Internal Revenue Code Section 213(d) and that you may be able to deduct from your federal income taxes.

The lists below only provides a few examples of eligible and ineligible expenses.  The Health Care FSA plan intends to follow current IRS reimbursement guidelines. If you are not sure whether an expense is covered, contact CONEXIS.

Eligible Expenses

You can use your health care FSA to pay for:

  • Medical insurance deductibles and copayments.
  • Prescription medication.
  • Mental health care (psychiatric and psychological) services not covered by insurance.
  • Dental expenses not covered by insurance.
  • Eye care, including exams, glasses, contact lenses and laser surgery.
  • Hearing aids.
  • Routine medical exams.
  • Well-baby care.
  • Immunizations.
  • Transportation primarily for and essential to medical care.
  •  Special education or treatment for a disabled dependent.

Ineligible Expenses

You cannot use a health care FSA to pay for:

  • Medical or dental insurance premiums.
  • Vitamins, herbal and dietary supplements.
  • Marriage counseling fees.
  • Health club memberships or physical therapy for general health.
  • Cosmetic surgery.
  • Long-term care services or premiums.

Enrolling in a Flexible Spending Account

You may enroll in a health care FSA plan:

  • Your participation begins on the first day of the month following your election using Employee Self Service. Your election must be made within 31 days of your date of hire as a Benefits-Eligible Employee.
  • If you do not enroll within 31 days, you must wait until Open Enrollment, unless you have a qualifying change in status or special enrollment event. Enrollments made during Open Enrollment take effect as of the following January 1.