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• How will I be reimbursed for orthodontia expenses? Open Closed

  You incur the expense for orthodontia work before submitting a claim for reimbursement, so it's important to save your receipts. You'll be able to submit a claim for expenses you pay during the current benefit period (plan year), even if the actua… Read more…the full answer

• I know insurance premiums aren't qualified FSA expenses but what about co-payments and deductibles under my health care plan? Open Closed

  Co-payments and deductibles are eligible expenses. Please be sure you save your receipts. See Eligible Expenses for more information.… Read more…the full answer

• Is mileage to and from my medical provider eligible for reimbursement? Open Closed

  Yes, mileage to and from a medical service is an eligible Health Care FSA expense. For the 2023 benefit period, the mileage rate is 22 cents per mile. The deadline to submit mileage claims from the 2023 benefit p… Read more…the full answer

• Is Parking for a Visit to my Medical Provider Eligible for Reimbursement? Open Closed

  Yes. Parking costs to a medical provider are eligible for reimbursement. Submit your parking receipt, along with a Pay Me Back form. Include a copy of an itemized invoice or receipt to substantia… Read more…the full answer

• Can I be reimbursed under my HCFSA for email or phone consultation with my physician? Open Closed

  Yes, fees associated with telephone or email consultation with your physician are eligible for reimbursement under your Health Care FSA (HCFSA). … Read more…the full answer

• Are health maintenance fees for physician practices eligible for reimbursement from my HCFSA? Open Closed

  No. Only expenses for services actually provided/incurred are eligible for reimbursement from your Health Care FSA (HCFSA). … Read more…the full answer

• When was the Health Care FSA carryover effective? Open Closed

  Carryover became effective with the 2015 benefit period, which began January 1, 2015. … Read more…the full answer

• Why was carryover selected to replace the grace period? Open Closed

  When surveyed by OPM, FSAFEDS participants preferred carryover, and OPM determined that carryover provided the best protection against forfeitures for most participants. Rather than only having 2 1/2 months to incur expenses to deplete your prior … Read more…the full answer

• Who is eligible for carryover? Open Closed

  To be eligible for carryover, participants must have enrolled during Open Season or as a new hire during the year and must meet the following requirements: Be actively employed by a FSAFEDS-participating agency and contributing to a … Read more…the full answer

• How does carryover impact a Health Care FSA or a Limited Expense Health Care FSA? Open Closed

  The most significant change is that expenses reimbursed with carryover funds must be incurred between January 1 (or your effective date) and December 31 (or your separation date). In addition, you must reenroll each year to have access to any car… Read more…the full answer