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What Is a Letter of Medical Necessity (and Why Should You Care?)

Have you ever tried to use your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for a health expense, only to be told, “Sorry, you need a Letter of Medical Necessity”? Sounds official (and a little intimidating). But don’t worry. A Letter of Medical Necessity (or LMN, for short) is actually pretty simple and

FSA February: A Decision Month for FSA Participants

If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), February is not a “wait and see” month … it’s a decision month. What you do (or don’t do) right now can determine whether you keep your hard-earned healthcare spending dollars or lose them. After the rush of the holidays and the start of the new year, many people forget about their FSA.

Understanding Flexible Spending Accounts and the Uniform Coverage Rule

If you’ve ever sat through an open enrollment meeting at work and felt like you were decoding a secret government message, you’re not alone. Benefits terms can feel confusing, especially when they’re filled with acronyms like FSA, HSA, HRA, and what sounds like “legalese”: the Uniform Coverage Rule. Don’t worry

Open Enrollment Tips for Employees

It’s that time of year again—open enrollment season. If you’ve ever felt a little overwhelmed trying to choose the right benefits, you’re definitely not alone. Between health plans, savings accounts, and all the fine print, it can feel like a lot to sort through. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.

Can FSAs and HSAs Help with Back-to-School Shopping?

Every parent knows how pricey the back-to-school season can be. In addition to clothing and school supplies, there are eye exams, updated eyeglass and contacts prescriptions, sports physicals, dental checkups, and more. But here’s something you might not know: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) can help cover some of these

Dependent Care FSA Limits Get Major Update

Good news for working parents! Starting in 2026, families can set aside up to $7,500 annually in a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) — a big jump from the long-standing $5,000 cap. That’s a 50% boost in tax-free savings to help cover the escalating cost of care. Learn more

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