For many, winter is as synonymous for snowflakes as it is for sinus problems. Fortunately, health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) cover many common winter eligible expenses you might turn to this time of year! We’ve compiled a few common seasonal issues and eligible expenses that can help. Dry Nasal Passages...
Have you recently changed employers? Or are you considering making a change? Fortunately, when you participate in a health savings account (HSA) through your employer, your HSA stays with you. There are plenty of myths about HSAs, so let’s tackle what really happens to your HSA when you change employers. You Have Options HSA...
As we enter another season of open enrollment, one crucial topic is top of mind for many employees: HSA and FSA compliance. Health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are often misunderstood, despite their significant financial advantages. It’s time to clarify the ins and outs of these tax-saving healthcare accounts and answer HSA...
When it comes to navigating the world of employee benefits, there’s a lot to take in, especially if you’re a first timer. Among the suite of benefits you’re likely to be offered, voluntary benefits are often misunderstood. In this blog we explore all the unknown voluntary benefits terms and bring clarity of information to first-time...
The IRS released 2025 contribution limits for medical flexible spending accounts (medical FSAs), commuter benefits and more as part of Revenue Procedure 2024-40. These limits undergo annual adjustments to account for inflation. 2025 Medical FSA Contribution Limits (including limited and combination FSAs) 2024: $3,200 per year 2025: $3,300 per year 2025 Medical FSA...
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Whether you’re transitioning from your parents’ insurance, landed your first full-time job or are simply obtaining coverage for the first time, choosing health plans and employee benefits can be overwhelming. You’ll likely hear a lot of terms and acronyms that you’ve never heard before. For starters, let’s look at a few considerations when evaluating health...
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If you have a calendar year health insurance plan with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you’re running out of time to use up your FSA funds! FSAs are “use it or lose it” accounts, meaning that any unspent funds are lost when the new plan year starts.
Some employers allow you to roll over a certain amount (usually $500) of your FSA dollars to the next year. Check with your Advantage Administrators representative to find out if your employer allows rollovers.
If you want to make sure you don’t lose your money, here are a few ideas on eligible expenses you can spend it on before December 31st.
First Aid Kits and Replacement Supplies
Do you have a first aid kit in your home and every vehicle? Buy full kits or replace used or expired items in exiting kits. First aid kits, as well as bandages, antiseptics, aspirin, and other supplies, are FSA-eligible.
Sun Protection
It may not be on your mind in the colder months, but sun protection, including sunscreen and SPF lip balm, are necessary year-round. Both are FSA-eligible.
Hot and Cold Packs
You never know when pain is going to hit. Buy hot and cold packs to have ready when you need them. Both are FSA-eligible.
Athletic Braces and Supports
It doesn’t hurt to have a few braces on hand for when knee, ankle, or wrist injuries happen. These types of braces are FSA-eligible, and so are arthritis gloves and compression socks.
For more ideas, the FSA Store offers a full FSA Eligibility List. If you have questions about Flexible Spending Accounts, rollover amounts, or open enrollment, visit our website or contact your Advantage Administrators representative today.
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