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FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

What is an FSA?

A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for out of-pocket healthcare costs such as deductibles, co-pays, prescribed medication, and other medical costs.

What is Dependent Care Assistance?

A Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for dependent care services such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after school programs, and child or elder.

 

 

Plan Rules:

  • Eligibility: Eligible full-time employees working more than 20 hours/week, spouse & taxable dependent children up to age 26 for medical and ages 12 and under for dependent care or qualifying adults for adult care

  • Coverage through Medcom

  • Plan year is from July 1st - June 30th and employees must re-elect the plan each year

  • Only family status changes will allow you to change your annual election. The altered election must be consistent with the status change.

  • Married and not filing jointly participants limited to $2,500 deferral for Dependent Care

  • Transfer of funds between the Dependent Care and Medical Care accounts are prohibited

  • $3.75 fee per participant per month

  • Please visit www.medcom.net for a complete listing of eligible expenses and qualifying dependent care services

  • NOTE: Enrollment for FSA occur in the Spring

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 Contact Campus Benefits for assistance with claims.

 Email: mybenefits@campusbenefits.com

 Call 1-866-433-7661, option 5

 

 

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Important Dependent Care Notes
  • Dependent Care FSA is for eligible expenses related to the care of your child, disabled spouse, elderly parent, or other dependent who is physically or mentally unable for self-care (i.e. day care, adult day care) or is disabled. Medical expenses for your dependent are not eligible for reimbursement under the Dependent Care account.
  • All receipts should be kept to submit if verification is requested.
  • Any balance remaining at the end of the year will be forfeited.

What is covered under Medical FSA Account? 

  • Medical coinsurance and deductible

  • Doctor’s office visit copays

  • Emergency Room costs

  • Dental copays and out-of-pocket costs

  • Vision copays and out-of-pocket costs

  • Contacts and Glasses

  • Prescriptions

  • Please see the full eligibility list for other covered expenses

Who is covered under a Dependent Care Account?

  • Children ages 12 and under (including stepchildren, grandchildren, adopted or foster children, and children related to you who are eligible for a tax exemption on your federal tax return).

  • Tax dependents residing with you and incapable of self-care (this could include your spouse, a child age 13 and over, and elderly parents).

Eligible items for purchase without a prescription now include, but are not limited to:

  • Pain relief medications, e.g., acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium

  • Cold & flu medications

  • Allergy medications

  • Acne treatments

  • Eye drops

  • Stomach & digestive aids

  • Pads, Tampons and Menstrual sponges

  • Sleep aids

  • Children’s pain relievers, allergy medicines, and digestive aids

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Phone: 866-433-7661 (Option 5)

Fax: 770-394-0333

The Jasper County Charter System's Benefit Portal is provided for illustrative purposes only. Actual benefits, services, premiums, claims processes and all other features and plan designs for coverage offered are governed exclusively by the provider contract and associated Summary Plan Description (SPD).

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