It’s been a number of years since we did any health care “shopping” and it really isn’t a problem if you know your way around, however, it can get overwhelming because of the various options available. Something like, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), can offer relief from increasing health care costs, because these benefit plans rely on pre-tax money for qualified health expenses.
Not only can you save on FSA eligible products, but an FSA also gives you access to health care services and thousands of everyday products such as sunscreen, contact lens solution, band-aids, heat wraps and baby care – a bonus for families like ours.
How Does FSAs Work?
Each FSA plan year, employers take money out of your paychecks based on how much you choose to set aside. Beginning in 2013, FSA plan contributions are limited to $2,500 per person. Before you get an FSA, it is vital to calculate how much you want to spend using your FSA.
A word of caution…because FSAs are “use it or lose it” any money unspent is forfeited when your plan year ends. Some employers provide a grace period – or an extension of coverage – up to two and a half months. One big deadline coming up is March 15. Do you have FSAs? Better check to see if you need to use any of your FSA funds before March 15.
FSAstore.com is a one-stop-shop stocked exclusively with thousands of FSA-eligible products, a national provider database and a Learning Center that answers FSA-related questions. You can save on FSA-eligible products throughout the year with FSA Store’s special offers. Check these out before your grace period ends on March 15.
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We paid for both of our lasik surgeries with funds from an FSA when I was working. It saves so much in taxes at the end of the year!
We will be using our FSA to pay for our son’s braces when it’s time for those, and my hubby paid for his Lasik surgery with it last month.
We love our FSA account!
Very cool idea.
I loved having an FSA when I was still working. It saves so much on taxes!
Such a helpful tool.
I love having our FSA account.
I use it all the time, I used it for my sons braces.
Sounds great!
I’ll have to look into this
Man I wish I still could use a FSA account. I used it religiously when I was working.
I used to have one of these when I was employed! Very handy.
Sounds great!
I never had an FSA. We’ve got really good insurance.
This really came in handy for us. I love a FSA.