Flexible spending arrangements (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

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About Navia Benefit Solutions

Navia Benefit Solutions administers the Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Limited Purpose FSA, and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) for the PEBB Program.

Medical FSA

The Medical FSA is a personal expense account allowing you to set aside a portion of your salary pre-tax to pay for qualified health care expenses.

Key features

  • Elect up to $3,050 to help pay for eligible expenses January 1 through December 31, 2024.
  • Contribute to your account with pre-tax deductions every paycheck.
  • Access your full annual election amount at the start of the year.
  • Thousands of medical, dental, and vision expenses are eligible under this benefit (see the Eligible Expenses document).
  • Pay for your eligible dependents' health care expenses using this benefit, even if they are not enrolled on your PEBB plan.
  • Debit card option is available to pay for expenses directly, in addition to claim reimbursement.
  • Carry over unspent funds—up to $640—into the next year (2025).

Learn more on the FSAs webpage.

Are you a represented employee whose rate of pay is $60,000 a year or less? If so, you may receive a $250 Medical FSA contribution from your employer in January 2024.

Limited Purpose FSA

The Limited Purpose FSA is intended for employees enrolled in a consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) with a health savings account (HSA).

The Limited Purpose FSA is a personal expense account allowing you to set aside a portion of your salary pre-tax to pay for qualified dental and vision expenses.

Key features

  • Elect up to $3,050 to help pay for eligible expenses January 1 through December 31, 2024.
  • Contribute to your account with pre-tax deductions every paycheck.
  • Access to your full annual election amount at the start of the year.
  • Hundreds of dental and vision expenses are eligible under the benefit (see the Limited Purpose FSA Eligible Expenses document).
  • Can be used alongside a Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Pay for your eligible dependents' health care expenses, even if they are not enrolled on your PEBB plan.
  • Debit card option is available to pay for expenses directly, in addition to claim reimbursement.
  • Carry over unspent funds—up to $640—into the next year (2025).

Learn more on the FSAs webpage.

DCAP

The DCAP allows you to set aside pre-tax money for child and elder care expenses that enable you (and your spouse, if married) to work, look for work, or be a full-time student.

Key features

  • Elect up to $5,000 to help pay for eligible expenses January 1 through December 31, 2024.
  • Contribute to your account with pre-tax deductions every paycheck.
  • Funds to cover expenses become available as you contribute to the benefit with each paycheck.
  • Eligible expenses include before/after school child care, preschool, day camps, elder care, and more.
  • Debit card option available to pay for expenses directly. You can also set up recurring claims to reimburse you automatically.

Learn more on the DCAP webpage.

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Medical FSA

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