Frequently Asked Questions

Use online form to calculate expenses and deductions.

Mail or Fax the FSA claim form and receipt (if applicable) to HFS.

You may contact the provider or go online.

Contact the provider to find out why and then contact the Department of Human Resources if needed.

The following expenses are eligible for reimbursement - medical and dependent care.

You can be reimbursed by a check by mail or Direct Deposit in which you may obtain forms from the Human Resources Department to get activated.

These accounts are regulated by the IRS. Whether your account is funded by flex dollars or additional money that you have placed into the account you will forfeit the remaining balance.

A FSA is an IRS-approved, pre-taxed benefit that saves you money on eligible medical and dependent expenses.

You may submit claims for the current plan year up to 90 days after the plan year has ended or your termination date. Example: If the plan year ends June 30th you have until, September 30th of the current year to submit your claims.

The Health FSA is used to pay for eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses for yourself and any other person you claim as an eligible dependent on your Federal Tax Return. The Dependent FSA helps you to pay for certain dependent care expenses such as day care for a child or elderly adult. You may elect to participate in one or both of these accounts.

You are able to use your account from the effective date until, June 30th of each year.

Your account is able to be used the 1st of the month following the month of your employment if you were hired between the 1st - 15th.

Example: Date of Hire 02/13/2004 / Effective date is 03/01/2004
Your account is able to be used the 1st of the month following the month after your employment month if you were hired between the 16th - 31st .
Example: Date of Hire 02/16/2004 / Effective date is 04/01/2004

You should receive your reimbursement within 6 days of the processing deadline. The processing deadline is every other Tuesday in conjunction with the County's pay period.

If you fall within one of the following categories, you are eligible for a FSA.
Those who have opted not to use the Counties health insurance with a flex credit status. Or those who have opted to place additional money into an account for future expenses. The amount of your annual deductions cannot exceed the allowed maximum.