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Can Your FSA Help You Live Healthier? The Answer Might Surprise You

If you’re trying to eat healthier, stay active, or better manage a medical condition, your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) may be able to help. But before you start swiping your benefits card for protein powder and gym memberships, there’s one important rule to remember: The IRS allows FSA funds to

Your Mid-Year Mission: A Check-In on Balances, Claims, and Expenses

Well, well, well … we’re halfway through the year. Six months down, six to go. And while you’ve been busy living your life (and hopefully staying healthy), your benefits accounts have been quietly working in the background. Or … not working. Don’t worry! I’ve got your back. Let’s get started

Your Mental Health Matters! May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to check in, not just on your finances, but on yourself. Because here’s the thing: mental health affects all of us. So if you’ve ever felt stressed, overwhelmed, or just “off,” you’re definitely not alone. Mental Health By

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

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