Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

You can elect to participate in a healthcare and/or a dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). You may enroll in one or both Flexible Spending Accounts offered by the Commonwealth.  A healthcare FSA is pre-tax money you set aside, through payroll deductions, to use for certain expenses not reimbursed by your health insurance plan.  You can use Healthcare FSA dollars to pay toward out-of-pocket prescription costs; eligible medical expenses such as doctor’s office visits, x-rays, and lab tests: and some services not covered by your health insurance plan. A dependent care FSA is a pre-tax benefit to use for childcare services such as daycare or adult care. Refer to the Handbook for specific information.