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Flexible Spending Accounts (fsa)
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are employer-sponsored benefit plans that allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical expenses and dependent care expenses.
Key Features
- Pre-tax contributions
- Use it or lose it rule
- Covered expenses include medical, dental, vision, and dependent care costs
- Can be used for out-of-pocket expenses not covered by insurance
Pros
- Tax savings on eligible expenses
- Ability to use funds for various healthcare needs
- Can help reduce out-of-pocket costs for medical care
Cons
- Limited rollover options for unused funds at the end of the plan year
- Strict eligibility requirements for certain expenses