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Flexible Spending Account

2022 FSA DOES NOT HAVE A CARRYOVER PROVISION - DEADLINE DECEMBER 31, 2022

Reminder: There is no carryover provision for funds for the 2022 Plan Year (January 1 - December 31, 2022).

Flexible Spending Account Types

  • Health Care FSA - for eligible medical, dental and vision expenses. This includes many over-the-counter products, such as pain relievers, allergy/cough medications, bandages, and sunscreen.
  • Limited Purpose FSA - for eligible for dental and vision expenses only. 
  • Daycare/Eldercare FSA - for eligible daycare and eldercare expenses.


Spending Deadline for 2022 Expenses is December 31, 2022

  • The 2022 Plan Year is January 1-December 31, 2022. Any eligible expenses you incur during this time can be paid with your TASC card. 
  • You have until March 31, 2023, to submit eligible expenses with dates of service that occurred during the 2022 Plan Year. This gives you time to gather your receipts.


Funds From 2021 Carryover

  • In 2021, FSA members were permitted to carryover funds. Any funds carried over from 2021 must be used for 2022 expenses and cannot carryover for 2023. View the chart here.
  • Frequently Asked Questions - get a quick answer to common questions in the FAQ document.


Your Account Balances

  • When signing in to your account, be sure to use the personal address you had on file when enrolling for the account.
  • Login to the TASC website or mobile app to view your balances and account activity.
  • To use the mobile app, you must set up your account on the TASC website first, then download the app from your app store.


Submit a Claim

  • TASC accepts claims via its website, mobile app, fax or mail.


Questions About Tax Issues?

  • Please consult your tax advisor.
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2021 FSA CARRYOVER INFORMATION

Due to changes enacted in the second federal COVID stimulus bill signed into law on December 27, 2020, a carryover provision for the Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) is in place for the 2021 plan year. This is for your TASC card account(s). Please note this will be the last year that the carryover provision will be in place.

The rollover is good news because it allows you to spend your unused 2021 funds in 2022 and you will not forfeit your unused 2021 FSA funds. Be sure to read the following information carefully.


Filing Deadline for 2021 Expenses

  • You have until March 31, 2022, to submit eligible expenses with dates of service that occurred during the 2021 Plan Year of January 1 to December 31, 2021.
  • If you have 2021 funds left over after the filing deadline, you will be able to use them for 2022 expenses. There is no limit on the carryover amount. Please read the next section for more information.


How You Can Use Your 2021 FSA Funds in 2022

  • Since there are a variety of situations for our members, we have developed a convenient chart outlining how the 2021 filing deadline and carryover provision will work.
  • Frequently Asked Questions - get a quick answer to common questions in the FAQ document.


Your Account Balances

  • Login to the TASC website or mobile app to view your balances and account activity. To use the mobile app, you must set up your account on the TASC website first, then download the app from your app store.


Submit a Claim

  • TASC accepts claims via their website, mobile app, fax or mail.


Questions About Tax Issues?

  • Please consult your tax advisor.


Email Notification

  • Sent 11/10/2021

 

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COVID-19 INFORMATION

Due to the pandemic - you may adjust your contributions to your Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Learn more here. 

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA)

A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is an account eligible employees use to put pre-tax money into throughout the year. You choose how much money to contribute to your FSA, within limits, and you choose what qualified expenses to spend your FSA funds on — an FSA is flexible that way. This account allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses. Our vendor is TASC, see their contact information below.

There are three types of accounts:

  • Healthcare FSA
    • Minimum $130 | Maximum: $2,750 (2022)
    • Use for co-pays, dental services, prescriptions, glasses, over-the-counter medications (cold/sinus, for example), and more. See the IRS list of eligible expenses.  Use with Triple Choice Plan.
  • Limited Purpose FSA
    • Minimum: $130 | Maximum: $2,750 (2022)
    • Use for dental & vision only. Use with HDHP w/HSA plan.
  • Daycare/Eldercare FSA
    • Minimum: $260 | Maximum: $5,000 ($2,500 married & filing separately) (2022)
    • Pay expenses for dependent care (not for healthcare expenses).
    • Daycare, summer day camp, and preschool fees for children under 13 for whom you have custody.
    • Spouse or another adult dependent physically or mentally incapable of caring for him/herself. 
    • Not required to be enrolled in a medical plan to have a Daycare/Eldercare FSA.
    • Pays for the care of a dependent child or adult so that you can work.
    • IRS regulations may require ADOA to reduce your contribution due to IRS non-discrimination test requirements. The Dependent Care FSA for Highly Compensated Employee contribution is limited to $1,600 in 2021 and $1,800 in 2022. A Highly Compensated Employee is defined by the IRS as having earned $125,000 or more in 2020 or $130,o00 in 2022.
    • Contribution Deposit Dates - You contribute to this account each pay period. Typically, your contributions are deposited on the Friday of the pay week. At times, the schedule may change due to state and federal holidays. Funds are available within one business day of being deposited. You may manage your account on optumbank.com/arizona or via the OptumBank app.


Learn More

  • FSA Advantages Flyer - Explains tax savings and more
  • FSA Eligible Expenses Flyer - See how many of your common, everyday health-related expenses can be paid for with your FSA
  • Benefits Enrollment Guide - Full explanation of FSA accounts.


Looking for Health Savings Account (HSA) information? Find it here.

HOW THE FSA WORKS

Step 1. Decide Your Amount for the Year

  • You determine how much you want to set aside pre-tax for medical, dental and vision expenses up to the IRS limit for that year. | FSA Eligible Expenses Flyer
  • Estimate your costs with this calculator.
  • Consider Your Deductible - You can use the funds to pay for all or part of a deductible, up to the annual contribution limit shown above. You’ll have your deductible budgeted for the year at a tax-free rate.
  • Use it or Lose It - The funds you set aside in a year can only be used for qualified expenses incurred during the calendar year 1/1 - 12/31. Funds do not carry over and are lost if not used.

 

Step 2. The Account is Fully Funded Upfront

  • The full amount you choose for the year is deposited into your FSA account upfront.
  • Your pre-tax payroll contributions are deposited to the FSA throughout the year, saving money on taxes.

 

Step 3. Use the Funds All Year

  • Since the account is fully funded upfront, you can immediately begin to use the funds at the start of the plan year (or, for new hires, when your plan goes into effect) to pay for eligible medical expenses such as deductibles, doctor visits, prescription drugs, glasses and more. 
  • Pay at point of service - You will automatically receive a MasterCard debit card to have the convenience of paying right at the doctor’s office or pharmacy.  See more below.

ENROLLMENT - EACH YEAR

  • During New Hire Enrollment or Open Enrollment. You must re-enroll for the account(s) each year.
  • Enrollment can be done on yes.az.gov

    FSA MASTERCARD DEBIT CARD FROM TASC

    The card has many benefits  

    • Your debit card will be pre-loaded with the entire amount of the deductions you selected for the plan year - the same card works for Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs.
    • This makes it much more convenient to use your FSA contributions.
    • The TASC FSA MasterCard Debit Card is a limited-use benefit card that will allow you to directly pay the merchant or healthcare provider from your health FSA account.
    • The card is accepted by healthcare and retail providers that accept MasterCard. Simply present your card for payment.
    • The card's advantage is that you do not have to pay with cash or a personal credit card.
    • The merchant will process the transaction; then the card company will then report the transaction to TASC.

    Debit Card AUTOMATICALLY Sent

    • You will be sent a new debit card automatically upon enrollment and may request additional cards for your dependents. The card is valid until the expiration on the front. 
    • The card will arrive in a plain white envelope for security reasons, so be sure to watch your mailbox.

    SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION | SPD

    • The Summary Plan Description (SPD) is a detailed description of what the plan provides and how it operates. | TASC SPD 2022 | TASC SPD 2021
    • The Summary of Material Modifications (SMM) informs participants and beneficiaries of changes to the SPD during the plan year. | TASC SMM - 5/5/2021

    CONTACT

    TASC | 833-433-4301 | tasconline.com 

    University Faculty and Staff: Please see your HR website for your flexible spending account options.

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