Tricare: Open season is on!

During this Federal Employees Open Season, don’t forget that it’s TRICARE Open Season too—for those feds already covered by—or eligible for—either TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select. View More

Unions denounce spike in fed health insurance costs

Federal employees and their unions are blasting—and trying to roll back—the recently announced price rise in health insurance premiums. How much is the increase? If you haven’t heard, brace yourself: almost 5 percent! 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

Are there any benefits available to opposite-sex domestic partners as well as to same-sex partners?Apr 06, 2014

What expenses will a health care account cover?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