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Open Season: Final days for choosing your 2017 health plan

While most federal employees likely already have reviewed their benefits and made necessary adjustments, those who have not—and perhaps even those who have—may want to look through the following summary of some of the things they should keep in mind in making their decisions, based on OPM recommendations. View More
Open Season: Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

In this issue of Federal Soup's special Open Season series, Edward A. Zurndorfer discusses the advantages of contributing to and using various kinds of flexible spending accounts. View More
Open Season: Open Season: FEHB medical, dental and vision plan choices - Part II

In his second article in our Federal Soup Open Season series, Edward A. Zurndorfer continues his annual review of the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. View More

Who is eligible to have a flexible spending account?Feb 11, 2015

There are two types of FSAs, dependent care accounts and health care accounts. All employees with qualified dependents may elect to enroll in a dependent care FSA, including most temporary employees. View More
How much can I put into an FSA?Feb 11, 2015

The maximum annual contribution to a dependent care FSA is $5,000 a year ($2,500 if married but filing separately). The maximum annual contribution to a health care FSA is $2,550 a year. View More
How does the tax savings work?Apr 06, 2014

Contributions are not subject to either income or employment taxes. Participation in FSAs reduces your taxable wage base for calculation of Social Security benefits although not for civil service retirement benefits. View More
What expenses will a dependent care account cover?Apr 06, 2014
What expenses will a health care account cover?Apr 06, 2014
Are there any benefits available to opposite-sex domestic partners as well as to same-sex partners?Apr 06, 2014
Do I have to reenroll every year?Apr 06, 2014
Can I pay FEDVIP costs with pretax money?Apr 06, 2014
Can I change my FSA during a year?Apr 06, 2014
Is there a chance I will lose money by having an FSA?Feb 11, 2015
What happens to an FSA account if I retire or leave federal service for another reason?Apr 06, 2014
Can I appeal the denial of a claim for reimbursement?Apr 06, 2014

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