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What is Covered Under My Medical FSA/HSA?
Eligible medical expenses are those incurred primarily to alleviate or prevent a physical or mental defect or illness. They do not include expenses that are merely beneficial to general health, such as vitamins or a vacation. Qualified medical exp...
Medical FSA After Leaving an Employer
Expenses incurred after the date of separation are not able to be reimbursed. Any unused monies will be forfeited. Depending on the situation, you may have the option to elect to continue participation in the Medical FSA Plan by electing CO...
Changing FSA Plan Contribution Amounts
In general, you are not able to change your contribution amounts once the plan year has commenced. All elections must be made during the open enrollment period for your plan. You may only change your election during the plan year if you can demonstr...
Mileage and Parking for Medical Appointments
If you are enrolled in a Medical FSA plan you may be able to be reimbursed for parking and mileage expenses incurred while receiving medical care. Mileage Reimbursement: To claim mileage, you will need to submit a claim online (or use a claim f...
Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN)
A letter of medical necessity is required when an expense must be substantiated by a written statement from your physician indicating that the treatment expense is necessary for the alleviation or prevention of a physical or psychological illness. E...
Medical FSA While on Leave of Absence
If you take a leave of absence while enrolled in the FSA plan, you have the option of either opting out or continuing in the Plan. If you elect to opt out of the plan, contact your benefits/human resources department to request this change. You may ...
Stockpiling of OTC Items With Your Medical FSA
“Stockpiling” of OTC medications is not permitted, and expenses resulting from stockpiling are not reimbursable (i.e., there must be a reasonable expectation that such items can be used during the plan year). A product you’re purchasing should be fo...