Flexible Spending Accounts Deadlines and Changes

For those with a Dependent Care and/or Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA), take note of the following information:

Deadlines:

• Incur eligible expenses by June 30 to be reimbursed for the 2018–19 plan year.
• Submit claims by September 30. Any amount not reimbursed will be forfeited.
• Send Anthem required documentation for medical expenses by September 30. If documentation is not received, you may be taxed on the unresolved amount.

Changes:

• On July 1, FSAs will be managed by PayFlex. 
• Those enrolled in a Medical FSA will receive a new PayFlex MasterCard.
• All claims for expenses incurred on or after July 1 should be sent to PayFlex.

For questions, contact the Benefits team at benefits@gmu.edu or 703-993-2600.