Use it, don’t lose it: 4 responsible ways to spend FSA dollars that enhance employee health benefits

Author: Rachel Rouleau 

An FSA is a popular employee benefit because of its ability to support every day and special health needs. From purchasing over-the-counter medications to paying for medical procedures to addressing special needs like fertility planning or weight loss, FSAs play an important role in the benefits employers offer. But if employees don’t fully understand what’s FSA eligible and some of the special rules that can apply to using these tax-free funds, they could end up losing out on these funds. In this article for BenefitsPRO, Health-E Commerce Chief Compliance Officer Rachel Rouleau writes about situations and circumstances that can impact FSA utilization and contribute to potential forfeiture at the December 31 FSA deadline. Read the full article here.

About the author

Rachel Rouleau is chief compliance officer at Health-E Commerce, parent brand to FSA Store and HSA Store.