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End of year tips for reimbursement accounts

 

December 20, 2022

4 minute read

Category: Reimbursement Accounts

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The end of a calendar year can be a busy season. As you prepare for the new year, check out these tips for managing your reimbursement account.

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA)

Tip: Don't forget the "use or lose" rule

If you have a Healthcare FSA, you must use your account balance before the end of your plan year or the end of your grace period, whichever is applicable. If you do not use your remaining account balance, you may lose these funds. If you have a carryover, you may carry over up to $570 into your 2023 plan year.

If you don’t know how to use up your unused funds, here are a few ideas:

  • Schedule any annual appointments you haven’t had yet and use your unused funds to cover the eligible co-pays or regular prescriptions.
  • Purchase eligible products for everyday health needs at your local pharmacy or online at the FSA Store. Review eligible expenses you can purchase, like band-aids, prescription contact lenses and more. Pay attention to which items require a prescription or letter of medical necessity, and don’t forget to save the itemized receipts for any items you purchase.
  • If you purchased an eligible medical expense item or paid for a doctor’s visit out-of-pocket, you may be able to submit the receipt from this transaction and be reimbursed from your HCFSA account.

Learn more about carryovers, grace periods and runoff periods 

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tip: Don't Panic About Unused Funds

Unlike an HCFSA, unused HSA funds in your account roll over each year. This means your unused contributions will continue to accumulate until you need them.

Tip: Update Your Information

With an HSA, you’ll receive your tax documents at the beginning of the new year. Now is the time to make sure your address or any name changes are updated with your HSA provider. This will help prevent any delays in receiving accurate tax documents. Review your reimbursement account address 

Tip: Evaluate Your Contributions

The new limits for HSAs for 2023 are $3,850 for individuals and $7,750 for family coverages. Now is a great time to evaluate how much you can contribute in the upcoming year. As a reminder, you can change your HSA contribution at any time during the plan year.

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Tip: Talk to Your Employer

Unlike HCFSAs or HSAs, HRAs are 100% employer funded. While HRAs do not explicitly have a “use or lose” policy, employers may choose whether or not any remaining funds in a participant’s HRA are forfeited at the end of the plan year or if they can roll over into the next year. Be sure to talk to your employer if you have any questions on how they handle your HRA account. 

Learn more about the differences between HSAs, FSAs and HRAs 

If you’re not sure what type of account you have, be sure to talk to your employer. Preparing for the new year doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Following these tips and taking the time to review your benefits can set you up for a seamless transition into the new year. 

This blog is up to date as of December 2022 and has not been updated for changes in the law, administration or current event.

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