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Flexible Spending Accounts

Overview

The Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are administered by Highmark Blue Shield. For all questions, Highmark's customer service representatives can be reached at 1-800-914-4384.

From Highmark Blue Shield’s website, you can easily submit your cost share (copayments, deductible, coinsurance) to your FSA and request payment be made directly to your network doctor or hospital.

This prevents you from having to “pay up front” and wait for reimbursement from your FSA. If you would prefer to have the payment sent directly to you, that is an option as well. You can have the payment direct deposited to your bank account or have a check sent to you. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the great changes and how you can save tax money.

Upcoming Flex Benefit Webinars

Thursday, May 17, 2012
10:00 am – 11:00 am

To join this meeting:

1. Go to Highmark's special website
2. Follow the instructions on your screen, so when requested, enter your name and email address
3. Click "Join"
4. Enter your phone number and you'll receive a call to be connected to the audio portion of the presentation

Thursday, June 14, 2012
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

To join this meeting:

1. Go to Highmark's special website
2. Follow the instructions on your screen, so when requested, enter your name and email address
3. Click "Join"
4. Enter your phone number and you'll receive a call to be connected to the audio portion of the presentation

Eligibility

Regular full-time employees may participate in either or both of the following flexible spending accounts (FSA):
 
Health Care Flexible Spending Account - This account allows you to set aside funds on a pretax basis to cover anticipated out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision care expenses for yourself and for your dependents.
 
Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account - This account is for employees who have day care needs for their children or an adult dependent. It allows you to set aside funds on a pretax to reimburse work-related day care expenses that are incurred for the care of eligible dependents. Unlike the Healthcare FSA, money contributed to the Dependent Day Care FSA is still subject to Pennsylvania state income tax.

Enrollment

  • Both FSAs require employees to make a new election each year
  • Newly hired employees must elect FSA participation during the first 31 days of employment
  • Enrollment Form

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