Human Resource Services
Flexible Spending Accounts
A medical reimbursement account is a way to set aside pre-tax dollars through payroll deduction to pay for certain eligible out-of-pocket medical expenses not covered by insurance. A few examples of these expenses include health and dental deductibles, copayments, and eye glasses.
All initial enrollments must be completed during the fall open enrollment period for the next calendar year (January 1-December 31). While funds accumulated in medical reimbursement accounts do not roll-over each year, the elections made (that is, the designated amount of reductions to be made each year) will carry forward from one year to the next unless you change or stop them during open enrollment.
Likewise, a dependent care reimbursement account is an advantage for those who need to provide day care for a dependent (or dependents). This type of account is payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis and is available for reimbursement as soon as enough money has accumulated to cover the expenses. Just as with the medical reimbursement account, initial dependent care reimbursement account enrollments must be completed during the fall open enrollment period for the next calendar year. Dependent care reimbursement amounts carry forward from one year to the next unless you change or stop them during open enrollment.
Medical Reimbursement
- Expenses reimbursed: medical, dental, vision expenses including co-pays and deductibles
- Contribution Limit: $5,000
Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Expenses Reimbursed: dependent care expenses for child or elder care
- Contribution Limit: $5,000
Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Eligible only is enrolled in a Health Investor Health Plan Expenses reimbursed: medical expenses including co-pays and deductibles
- Contribution Limit for Plan Year 2008: No employee contributions are required to participate in this plan, however, you may choose to contribute up $2,400 (individual) or up to $4,800 (family) on a pre-tax basis. Depending on when you are hired during the plan year, the state may contribute up to a maximum of $500 (individual) and $1,000 (family) to your account. The state's contributions for part-time employees will vary based on FTE. “Catch-up” contributions are also available for up to an additional $900 for those ages 55 and older.
Limited Purpose Medical Reimbursement
- Expenses reimbursed: dental, vision and preventative care; medical expenses generally not included
- Contribution Limit: $5,000
- This account can be used to cover allowable expenses that are not covered by the Health Savings Plan.
- The limited purpose account was designed specifically to coordinate with enrollments in the Health Investor plan and HSA. The account cannot be used to pay expenses covered by the medical plan, but can be used to pay dental, vision, and some preventive care expenses (see next section) . Funds in the account must be used by year-end or they will be lost. The maximum contribution allowed is $5000 per year.
Preventive Care Definition (IRS Publication 969)
- Periodic health evaluations, including tests and diagnostic procedures ordered in connection with routine examinations, such as annual physicals.
- Routine prenatal and well-child care
- Child and adult immunizations
- Tobacco cessation programs
- Obesity weight-loss programs
- Screening Services
This includes screening services for the following: cancer; heart and vascular diseases; infectious diseases; mental health conditions; substance abuse; metabolic, nutritional, and endocrine conditions; musculoskeletal disorders; obstetric and gynecological conditions; pediatric conditions; vision and hearing disorders
Reimbursement claim forms are available from:
- University Benefits and Retirement office (903 West University Avenue)
- your human resources satellite office
- the forms section of this site
Mail completed forms directly to:
People First Service Center
Flexible Spending Account
P.O. Box 1800
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1800