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1 Flexible Benefits Administration Services for. 2 What is a Flexible Spending Account  Flexible Spending Accounts save you money  Lowers your taxable.

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1 1 Flexible Benefits Administration Services for

2 2 What is a Flexible Spending Account  Flexible Spending Accounts save you money  Lowers your taxable income  Increases your spendable income  Use FSA money for health care and dependent day care expenses

3 3 How Much Could You Save? With FSAsWithout FSAs Monthly gross pay$2,500 Pre-tax contributions to FSA Dependent day care Health care $300 $100 $0 Taxable Income$2,100$2,500 Less federal, state, FICA taxes$790.65$941.25 After-tax monthly pay$1,309.35$1,558.75 After-tax expenses Dependent day care Health care $0 $300 $100 Net spendable income$1,309.35$1,158.75 Monthly savings$150.60$0 Annual savings$1,807.20$0

4 4 How Flexible Spending Accounts Work  Set aside a certain amount of your paycheck before taxes are deducted.  Money is used for eligible health care and dependent day care expenses.  You choose how much to contribute to the account.

5 5 Flexible Spending Account Limits Health Care FSA Maximum Annual Contributions:$2,500 ( for August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014.) Eligible Expenses:Deductibles, co-pays and other expense not covered by insurance Prescription drugs and medical supplies Dental, orthodontics Vision, eye glasses, contacts, eye surgery Over the counter items* *Effective 1/1/11, the list of eligible OTC items is changing per the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.

6 6 Dependent Day Care FSA Maximum Annual Contributions: $5,000 married/joint return for August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014. $2,500 married/separate return Eligible Expenses:Child care, non-residential summer camps, and elder care that you find necessary to work Eligible Dependents:A child under age 13 that you claim as a dependent. A spouse or other dependent who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for self. Flexible Spending Account Limits

7 7 Know your plan’s details  FSA elections only made at annual enrollment, when you join the company, or have a “qualifying event”  Use-it-or-lose-it Rule  Reimbursement options:  Debit Card  Online Claim Submission  Hard-copy claims mailed or faxed

8 8 Keep your Receipts  SHDR may asks for receipts based on IRS guidelines (especially for dental services)  Welcome packet will include an envelope to store your receipts  Use of debit card at certain IIAS merchants may prevent receipt request

9 9 Simple Access to your FSA Account  Toll-free call center – 1-800-930-2441 8am – 6pm ET  Access account balance 24/7 1- 800-413-6706  Interactive website – www.shdr.com/flexwww.shdr.com/flex  Enter claim online  Access forms, eligible expense list, account balances and plan specifics  IIAS Merchant Listing


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