Contributions
- FSAs are funded by pre-tax contributions by an employee and/or employer (typically funded by employee only).
- Employer determines maximum contributions.
- Funds are available as long as individual remains with employer.
- Unused funds are forfeited at year-end.
- An FSA can be used with any health plan.
Distributions
May be used for:
- qualified medical and prescription costs that count toward deductible;
- copayments for doctor visits and prescriptions;
- any applicable coinsurance;
- certain over-the-counter medical products.
See IRS Pub 502 to view a list of qualified medical expenses.