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THE FSA STORE
THE FSASTORE : FLEX SPENDING WITH ZERO GUESSWORK Your Health, Your Funds, Your Choice
Take control of your health and wellness with guaranteed FSA-eligible essentials. Pierce Group Benefits partners with the FSA store to provide one convenient location for Flexible Spending Account holders to manage and use their FSA funds, and save on more than 4,000 health and wellness products using tax-free health money. Through our partnership, we’re also here to help answer the many questions that come along with having a Flexible Spending Account!
• The largest selection of guaranteed FSAeligible products
• Phone and live chat support available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
• Fast and free shipping on orders over $50
• Use your FSA card or any other major credit card for purchases
Other Great FSA store Resources Available To You:
• Eligibility List: A comprehensive list of eligible products and services.
• FSA Calculator: Estimate how much you can save with an FSA.
• Learning Center: Easy tips and resources for living with an FSA.
• Savings Center: Where you can save even more on FSA-eligible essentials: Take your health and funds further with the FSAstore rewards program.
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Participating in a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) is like receiving a 30% discount from your care provider.
How does a dependent care FSA work?
A dependent care FSA is a flexible spending account that allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for dependent care expenses, such as daycare, that allow you to work or look for work.
You choose an annual election amount, up to $5,000 per family. The money is placed in your account via payroll deduction, in equal installments, and then used to pay for eligible dependent care expenses incurred during the plan year.
Why should I enroll in a dependent care FSA?
Child and dependent care is a large expense for many families. Millions of people rely on child care to be able to work, while others are responsible for older parents or disabled family members.
If you pay for care of dependents in order to work, you’ll want to take advantage of the savings this plan offers. Money contributed to a dependent care account is free from federal and state taxes and remains tax-free when it is spent on eligible expenses. On average, participants enjoy a 30% tax savings on their annual contribution. This means you could be saving up to $1,500 per year on dependent care expenses!
How do I use my FSA to pay for dependent care expenses?
You can use your Debit Card to pay your provider for eligible dependent care expenses, or pay with your personal funds and submit a claim for reimbursement.
Qualifying expenses
What qualifies?
Dependent care FSA funds can cover costs for: y Before school or after school care for children 12 and younger y Custodial care for dependent adults y Licensed day care centers y Nanny / Au Pair y Nursery schools or preschools y Late pick-up fees y Summer or holiday day camps
What doesn’t qualify? Certain expenses are not eligible, for instance: y Expenses incurred in a prior plan year y Expenses for non-disabled children 13 and older y Educational expenses including kindergarten or private school tuition fees y Food, clothing, spor ts lessons, field trips, and entertainment y Overnight camp expenses y Late payment fees for child care
Acomprehensivelistofeligibleexpensescanbefoundatwww.healthierbenefits.com.
Online & mobile access
Get instant access to your account with the IMS Flex Portal and IMS Flex Weathcare Mobile App y View your account balance and transaction history y Submit and view claims y Upload and store receipts
Register for the IMS Flex Portal at www.healthierbenefits.com
Helpful hints
y View important alerts and communications y Sign up for direct deposit y Sign up for text message alerts
Download y You must have funds in your dependent care FSA before you can spend them. y You ca n’t change your election amount during the plan year, unless you experience a change in status or qualifying event. y Keep your receipts, you will need an itemized invoice for all reimbursement requests. y The easiest way to manage your account is online at www.healthierbenefits.com or through the IMS Flex Weathcare Mobile App. y Any unused funds that remain in your account at the end of the year will be forfeited. Plan carefully and use all the money in your dependent care FSA by the end of the plan year.
