Henry County Public Schools The FSA Store 2023-2024

FLEX SPENDING WITH ZERO GUESSWORK

Your Health, Your Funds, Your Choice

Take control of your health and wellness with guaranteed FSA-eligible essentials. Pierce Group Benefits partners with the FSA Store to provide one convenient location for Flexible Spending Account holders to manage and use their FSA funds, and save on more than 4,000 health and wellness products using tax-free health money. Through our partnership, we’re also here to help answer the many questions that come along with having a Flexible Spending Account!

– The largest selection of guaranteed FSA-eligible products

– Phone and live chat support available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

– Fast and free shipping on orders over $50

– Use your FSA card or any other major credit card for purchases

Other Great FSA Store Resources Available To You

Eligibility List: A comprehensive list of eligible products and services

FSA Calculator: Estimate how much you can save with an FSA

Learning Center: Easy tips and resources for living with an FSA

Savings Center: Where you can save even more on FSA-eligible essentials

FSAPerks: Take your health and funds further with the FSA Store rewards program

 

Shop FSA Eligible Products Through Our Partnership with The FSA Store!
BONUS: Get $20 off any order of $150+ with code PGB20FSA (one use per customer).

 

NEED HELP? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

FSA Store Customer Service

FSA Store Frequently Asked Questions

Henry County Public Schools Flexible Benefits Administrator DCA 2023-2024

Maximize your income and get reimbursed for out-of-pocket child/aged adult day care expenses with tax-free dollars.

Use the below information to determine if a Dependent Care Account (DCA) is right for you and how to best take advantage of a DCA account.

How It Works

The Day Care/Aged Adult Care FSA allows you to pay for day care expenses for your qualified dependent with pre-tax dollars. Eligible Dependent Care expenses are those you must pay for the care of an eligible dependent so that you and your spouse can work.

Eligible dependents, as revised under Section 152 of the Code by the Working Families Tax Act of 2005, are defined as either dependent children or dependent relatives that you claim as dependents on your taxes. Refer to the Employee Guide for more details. Eligible dependents are further defined as:

– Under age 13

– Physically or mentally unable to care for themselves such as:

  • Disabled spouse
  • Children who became disabled prior to age 19.
  • Elderly parents that live with you

Contribution Limits

The annual maximum contribution may not exceed the lesser of the following:

– $5,000 ($2,500 if married filing separately) per household
– Your wages for the year or your spouse’s if less than above.
– Maximum is reduced by spouse’s contribution to a Day Care/ Aged Adult Care FSA

Eligibile Expenses

– Au Pair
– Nannies
– Before and After Care
– Day Camps
– Babysitters
– Daycare for an Elderly Dependent
– Daycare for a Disabled Dependent
– Nursery School
– Private Pre School
– Sick Child Center
– Licensed Day Care Centers

For a full list of eligible expenses, go to www.flex-admin.com.

The “Use-or-Lose” Rule

If you contribute dollars to a reimbursement account and do not use all the money you deposit, you will lose any remaining balance in the account at the end of the eligible claims period. This rule, established by the IRS as a component of tax-advantaged plans, is referred to as the “use-or-lose” rule.

To avoid losing any of the funds you contribute to your FSA, it’s important to plan ahead as much as possible to estimate what your expenditures will be in a given plan year.

Online & Mobile Access

Flexible Benefit Administrators, Inc. provides online account access for all FSA participants with the following features:

FSA Login – View account transactions, create account alerts and download participation forms.
FSA Educational Tools – FSA calculator: estimate how much you can save by utilizing an FSA.

Register for the Flexible Benefit Administrators Portal at www.flex-admin.com. Download the FBA Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.

Helpful Hints

You can’t change your election amount during the plan year, unless you experience a change in status or qualifying event.

Save your receipts when you spend your healthcare FSA dollars. You may need itemized invoices to verify the eligibility of expenses or for reimbursement requests.

The easiest way to manage your account is online at www.flex-admin.com or through the FBA Mobile App.

You can’t contribute to an FSA and an HSA within the same plan year. As a married couple, one spouse cannot be enrolled in an FSA at the same time the other is contributing to an HSA.

Henry County Public Schools Flexible Benefit Administrators FSA 2023-2024

Maximize your income and get reimbursed for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses with tax-free dollars.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow you to pay certain healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax money. You will not pay any Federal, State or Social Security taxes on funds placed in the plan. You will save approximately $27.65 to $37.65 on every $100 you place in the Plan. The amount of your savings will depend on your Federal tax bracket.

How It Works

Pre-Funded Account

This means that you can submit a claim for medical expenses on the first day of the Plan Year and you will be reimbursed your total claim amount up to your annual election. The funds that you are pre-funded will be recovered as deductions which are taken from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis.

Reimbursement

With this account, you can pay for your out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for yourself, your spouse and all your tax dependents for healthcare services that are incurred during your Plan Year and while an active participant. Eligible expenses are those incurred for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, or for affecting any structure or function of the body.

All manual or paper claims received in the office of Flexible Benefit Administrators, Inc. will be processed within one week via check or direct deposit. You may also use your Benefits Card to pay for expenses. Please refer to the Benefits Card section for details.

Election Changes

Election changes are only allowed if you experience one of the following qualifying events:

– Marriage or divorce
– Birth or adoption
– Involuntary loss of spouse’s medical or dental coverage
– Death of dependent (child or spouse)
– Unpaid FMLA or Non-FMLA leave
– Change in Dependent Care Providers

Eligibility

Complete your enrollment during the open enrollment period. Employees who experience a qualifying event are eligible to enroll within 30 days of the event. Deductions begin on the first pay period following your Plan start date.

You must re-enroll to participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts each year during the enrollment period. If you do not re-enroll, you will not be enrolled in the Plan and you will not be able to join until the next Plan Year or experience another qualifying event.

You can’t contribute to an FSA and HSA within the same plan year. As a married couple, one spouse cannot be enrolled in an FSA at the same time the other is contributing to an HSA.

Examples of eligible expenses…

Fees/Copays/Deductibles for:

Acupuncture
– Prescription eyeglasses/reading glasses/contact lens and supplies/eye exams/laser eye surgery
– Physician
– Ambulance
– Psychiatrist
– Psychologist
– Anesthetist
– Hospital
– Chiropractor
– Laboratory/diagnostic
– Fertility treatments

OTC expenses:

– Antacids
– Pain relievers/aspirin
– Ointments & creams for joint pain
– Allergy & sinus medication
– First aid creams
– Cough & cold medications
– Laxatives
– Anti-diarrhea medicine

For a full list of eligible expenses, go to www.flex-admin.com.

The “Use-or-Lose” Rule

If you contribute dollars to a reimbursement account and do not use all the money you deposit, you will lose any remaining balance in the account at the end of the eligible claims period. This rule, established by the IRS as a component of tax-advantaged plans, is referred to as the “use-or-lose” rule.

To avoid losing any of the funds you contribute to your FSA, it’s important to plan ahead as much as possible to estimate what your expenditures will be in a given plan year.

Online & Mobile Access

Flexible Benefit Administrators, Inc. provides online account access for all FSA participants with the following features:

FSA Login – View account transactions, create account alerts and download participation forms.
FSA Educational Tools – FSA calculator: estimate how much you can save by utilizing an FSA.

Register for the Flexible Benefit Administrators Portal at www.flex-admin.com. Download the FBA Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.

Helpful Hints

You can’t change your election amount during the plan year, unless you experience a change in status or qualifying event.

Save your receipts when you spend your healthcare FSA dollars. You may need itemized invoices to verify the eligibility of expenses or for reimbursement requests.

The easiest way to manage your account is online at www.flex-admin.com or through the FBA Mobile App.

You can’t contribute to an FSA and an HSA within the same plan year. As a married couple, one spouse cannot be enrolled in an FSA at the same time the other is contributing to an HSA.

Henry County Public Schools Enrollment Assistance – BenSelect 2023-2024

HELPFUL TIPS:

– If you are a new employee and unable to log into the online system, please speak with the Benefits Representative assigned to your location, or contact Human Resources.

– If you are an existing employee and unable to log into the online system, please contact Pierce Group Benefits at 888-662-7500 between 8:30am and 5:00pm, or speak with the Benefits Representative assigned to your location.

COMPLETE THE STEPS BELOW TO BEGIN THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS: 

1. Go to https://harmony.benselect.com/henryschools
– Enter your User Name: Social Security Number with or without dashes (ex. 123-45-6789 or 123456789)
– Enter your PIN: Last 4 numbers of your Social Security Number followed by last 2 numbers of your Date of Birth year (ex. 678970)
Your password must have: 1 lowercase letter, 1 uppercase letter, 1 number, and 8 characters minimum.
Your password cannot include: first name, last name, spaces, special characters (such as ! $ % &), or User ID.

2. The screen prompts you to create a NEW PIN [__________].

3. Choose a security question and enter answer [__________].

4. Confirm (or enter) an email address.

5. Click on ‘Save New PIN’ to continue to the enrollment welcome screen.

6. From the welcome screen click “Next”.

7. The screen shows ‘Personal Information’. Verify that the information is correct and enter the additional required information (marital status, work phone, e-mail address). Click ‘Next’.

8. The screen allows you to add family members. It is only necessary to enter family member information if adding or including family members in your coverage. Click ‘Next’.

9. The screen shows ‘Benefit Summary’. Review your current benefits and make changes/selections for the upcoming plan year.

HEALTH CARE FSA: (Choose one of the options and click ‘Save & Continue’): Enter annual amount. MAX $3,050/year

DEPENDENT CARE FSA: (Choose one of the options and click ‘Save & Continue’): Enter annual amount. MAX $5,000/year

HEALTH BENEFITS: You may enroll online in Health coverage.

DENTAL: You may enroll online in Dental coverage.

VISION: You may enroll online in Vision coverage.

CANCER ASSIST
You may enroll online in Cancer Assist coverage.

DISABILITY – EDUCATOR 1.0
You may enroll online in Educator 1.0 coverage.

ACCIDENT 1.0
You may enroll online in Accident 1.0; however, persons over age 64 applying for coverage and employees wishing to purchase an individual policy for their spouse should speak with the Benefits Representative.

MEDICAL BRIDGE
You may enroll online in Medical Bridge coverage.

CRITICAL ILLNESS 6000
You may enroll online in Critical Illness 6000 coverage.

TERM LIFE 5000
You may enroll online in Term Life 5000; however, employees wishing to purchase an individual policy for their spouse should speak with the Benefits Representative.

WHOLE LIFE 5000 Plus
You may enroll online in Whole Life 5000 Plus; however, employees wishing to purchase an individual policy for their spouse should speak with the Benefits Representative.

10. Click ‘Sign & Submit’ once you have decided which benefits to enroll in.

11. Review your coverage. If any items are ‘Pending’, you will need to decide whether to enroll or decline this benefit.

12. Click ‘Next’ to review and electronically sign the authorization for your benefit elections.

13. Review the confirmation, then if you are satisfied with your elections, enter your PIN and click ‘Sign Form’.

14. Click ‘Download & Print’ to print a copy of your elections, or download and save the document. Please do not forget this important step!

15. Click ‘Log Out’.

Henry County Public Schools Important Information About Your Enrollment 2023-2024

IN-PERSON

During your open enrollment period, a Pierce Group Benefits representative will be available by appointment to answer any questions you may have and to assist you in the enrollment process.

ONLINE

You may enroll or make changes online to your flexible benefits plan. To enroll online, please visit: https://harmony.benselect.com/henryschools

ENROLLMENT PERIOD: APRIL 3, 2023 – MAY 5, 2023

YOU CAN MAKE THE FOLLOWING BENEFIT ELECTIONS ONLINE DURING THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD:

– Enroll in, change or cancel Health Insurance.

– Enroll in, change or cancel Dental Insurance.

– Enroll in, change or cancel Vision Insurance.

– Enroll/Re-Enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care).

– Enroll in, change or cancel Colonial coverage.

⁺You will need to re-enroll in the Flexible Spending Accounts if you want them to continue each year.

*Employees must elect the Dental high plan or they will remain on the low plan.

ACCESS YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE WHENEVER, WHEREVER.

You can view details about your benefits, view educational videos about all of your benefits, download forms, chat with one of our knowledgeable Service Center Specialists, and more on your personalized Pierce Group Benefits website. Our website is also mobile friendly, making it easy to view your plan information on the go!

IMPORTANT NOTE & DISCLAIMER

This is neither an insurance contract nor a Summary Plan Description and only the actual policy provisions will prevail. All information in this booklet including premiums quoted is subject to change. All policy descriptions are for information purposes only. Your actual policies may be different than those in this booklet.

Henry County Public Schools Benefits Plan Overview 2023-2024

Pre-Tax Benefits

Health Insurance: Anthem

Dental Insurance: Delta

Vision Insurance: Superior

Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible Benefit Administrators
– Medical Reimbursement FSA Maximum: $3,050/year
– Dependent Care Reimbursement FSA Maximum: $5,000/year
You will need to re-enroll in the Flexible Spending Accounts if you want them to continue next year.
IF YOU DO NOT RE-ENROLL, YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL STOP EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2023.

Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life

Accident Benefits: Colonial Life

Medical Bridge Benefits: Colonial Life

 

Post-Tax Benefits

Disability Benefits: Colonial Life

Critical Illness Benefits: Colonial Life

Life Insurance: Colonial Life
– Term Life Insurance
– Whole Life Insurance

 

Additional Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program: GradFin

 

Please note your insurance products will remain in effect unless you speak with a representative to change them.

 

Enrollment Period: APRIL 3, 2023 – MAY 5, 2023

Effective Dates: JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2024

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

– Full-time employees (working 30 or more hours per week or School Nutrition employees working more than 25 hours per week) and Grandfathered Bus Drivers are eligible for all benefits.

– Part-time School Nutrition employees working 25 hours per week are eligible for dental and vision only.

IMPORTANT FACTS:

-The plan year for Anthem Health, Delta Dental, Superior Vision, Spending Accounts, and Colonial Insurance products lasts from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

– Deductions for Deductions for Anthem Health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision will begin June 2023. Spending Accounts and Colonial Insurance products will begin July 2023.

– IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DENTAL PLAN:

Preventative on the dental is part of the annual max – in order to have the carry over, employees must have a preventative service done that year.

– If signing up for any coverage on your spouse and/or children, please have their dates of birth and social security numbers available when speaking with the Benefits Representative.

– If you will be receiving a new debit card, whether you are a new participant or to replace your expired card, please be aware that it may take up to 30 days following your plan effective date for your card to arrive. Your card will be delivered by mail in a plain white envelope. During this time you may use manual claim forms for eligible expenses. Please note that your debit card is good through the expiration date printed on the card.

– Elections made during this enrollment period CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD unless there is a family status change as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. Examples of a family status change are: marriage, divorce, death of a spouse or child, birth or adoption of a child, termination or commencement of a spouse’s employment, or the transition of spouse’s employment from full-time to part-time, or vice-versa. Once a family status change has occurred, an employee has 30 days to notify the Pierce Group Benefits Service Center at 1-800-387-5955 to request a change in elections.

– Flexible Spending Account expenses must be incurred during the Plan Year in order to be eligible for reimbursement.

– An employee has 60 days after the plan year ends to submit claims for spending account expenses that were incurred during the plan year. Please note that if employment terminates during the plan year, that employee’s plan year ends the day employment ends. The employee has 60 days after the termination date to submit claims.

– With Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, the maximum reimbursement you can request is equal to the current account balance in your Dependent Care account. You cannot be reimbursed more than has actually been deducted from your pay.

– As a married couple, one spouse cannot be enrolled in a Medical Reimbursement FSA at the same time the other opens or contributes to an HSA.

– The Health Screening Rider on the Colonial Medical Bridge plan has a 30-day waiting period for new enrollees. Coverage, therefore, will not begin until July 31, 2023.

Additionally, some policies may include a pre-existing condition clause. Please read your policy carefully for full details.

– Please be aware there are certain coverages that may be subject to federal and state tax when premium is paid by pretax deduction or employee contribution.

– An employee taking a leave of absence, other than under the Family & Medical Leave Act, may not be eligible to re-enter the Flexible Benefits Program until the next plan year. Please contact your Benefit Administrator for more information.

Template: Ameriflex FSA

An account for setting aside tax-free money for healthcare expenses.

Use the below information to determine if a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is right for you and how to best take advantage of an FSA account.

How It Works

When you enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) you get to experience tax savings on qualified expenses such as copays, deductibles, prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and medications, and thousands of other everyday items.

Can I have an FSA and an HSA?

You can’t contribute to an FSA and HSA within the same plan year. However, you can contribute to an HSA and a limited purpose FSA, which only covers dental and vision expenses.

As per IRS Publication 969, an employee covered by an HDHP and a health FSA or an HRA that pays or reimburses qualified medical expenses generally can’t make contributions to an HSA. An employee is also not HSA-eligible during an FSA Grace Period. An employee enrolled in a Limited Purpose FSA is HSA-eligible.

As a married couple, one spouse cannot be enrolled in an FSA at the same time the other is contributing to an HSA. FSA coverage extends tax benefits to family members allowing the FSA holder to be reimbursed for medical expenses for themselves, their spouse, and their dependents.

The Value & Perks

– Election Accessibility: You will have access to your entire election on the first day of the plan year.

– Save On Eligible Expenses: You can save up to 40% on thousands of eligible everyday expenses such as prescriptions, doctor’s visits, dental services, glasses, over-the-counter medicines, and copays.

– Keep More Money: The funds are taken out of your paycheck “pre-tax” (meaning they are subtracted from your gross earnings before taxes) throughout the course of the year. Let’s say you earn $40,000 a year and contribute $1,500 to an FSA; so, only $38,500 of your income gets taxed. That means you are increasing your take-home pay simply by participating!

– Easy Spending and Account Management: Employees will receive an Ameriflex Debit Mastercard linked to their FSA. Employees can use their card for eligible purchases everywhere Mastercard is accepted. Account information can be securely accessed 24/7 online and through the mobile app.

Eligible FSA Expenses

The IRS determines what expenses are eligible under an FSA. Below are some examples of common eligible expenses:

– Deductibles

– Copays

– Prescriptions

– Teeth cleaning

– LASIK

– Glasses and contact lenses

– Band-aids

– Sunscreen

– Over-the-counter medicine (prescription required)

– Feminine menstrual care

For a full list of eligible expenses, go to myameriflex.com/eligibleexpenses.

The “Use-or-Lose” Rule

If you contribute dollars to a reimbursement account and do not use all the money you deposit, you will lose any remaining balance in the account at the end of the eligible claims period. This rule, established by the IRS as a component of tax-advantaged plans, is referred to as the “use-or-lose” rule.

To avoid losing any of the funds you contribute to your FSA, it’s important to plan ahead as much as possible to estimate what your expenditures will be in a given plan year.

Modification to the Health FSA “Use-or-Lose” Rule:

– FSA plan participants should note that up to $610 of any unused funds from the current plan year will be rolled over into your FSA balance for the new plan year.

– The rollover modification applies to Health FSA plans only (and not to other types of FSA plans such as dependent care).

– The rollover does not affect the maximum contribution amount for the new plan year. In other words, even if you roll over the entire $570 from the previous plan year, you may still elect up to the maximum contribution limit allowed under your employer’s plan.

Coastal Carolina Community College Forms & Links 2023-2024

Colonial Life

Dental

Vision

Student Loan Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Coastal Carolina Community College The FSA Store 2023-2024

FLEX SPENDING WITH ZERO GUESSWORK

Your Health, Your Funds, Your Choice

Take control of your health and wellness with guaranteed FSA-eligible essentials. Pierce Group Benefits partners with the FSA Store to provide one convenient location for Flexible Spending Account holders to manage and use their FSA funds, and save on more than 4,000 health and wellness products using tax-free health money. Through our partnership, we’re also here to help answer the many questions that come along with having a Flexible Spending Account!

– The largest selection of guaranteed FSA-eligible products

– Phone and live chat support available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

– Fast and free shipping on orders over $50

– Use your FSA card or any other major credit card for purchases

Other Great FSA Store Resources Available To You

Eligibility List: A comprehensive list of eligible products and services

FSA Calculator: Estimate how much you can save with an FSA

Learning Center: Easy tips and resources for living with an FSA

Savings Center: Where you can save even more on FSA-eligible essentials

FSAPerks: Take your health and funds further with the FSA Store rewards program

 

Shop FSA Eligible Products Through Our Partnership with The FSA Store!
BONUS: Get $20 off any order of $150+ with code PGB20FSA (one use per customer).

 

NEED HELP? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

FSA Store Customer Service

FSA Store Frequently Asked Questions

Coastal Carolina Community College IMS Dependent Care Account 2023-2024

Save up to $1,500 on dependent care expenses this year!

Participating in a dependent care flexible spending account (DCA) is like receiving a 30% discount from your care provider.

How does a dependent care FSA work?

A dependent care FSA is a flexible spending account that allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for dependent care expenses, such as daycare, that allow you to work or look for work.

You choose an annual election amount, up to $5,000 per family. The money is placed in your account via payroll deduction, in equal installments, and then used to pay for eligible dependent care expenses incurred during the plan year.

Why should I enroll in a dependent care FSA?

Child and dependent care is a large expense for many families. Millions of people rely on child care to be able to work, while others are responsible for older parents or disabled family members.

If you pay for care of dependents in order to work, you’ll want to take advantage of the savings this plan offers. Money contributed to a dependent care account is free from federal and most state taxes and remains tax-free when it is spent on eligible expenses. On average, participants enjoy a 30% tax savings on their annual contribution. This means you could be saving up to $1,500 per year on dependent care expenses!

How do I use my DCA to pay for dependent care expenses?

You can use your debit card to pay your provider for eligible dependent care expenses, or pay with your personal funds and submit a claim for reimbursement.

Qualifying Dependents

– Your qualifying child under the age of 13

– Your spouse or qualifying adult child or relative who is physically or mentally incapable of self-care

Qualifying Expenses

What qualifies?

Dependent care FSA funds can cover costs for:

– Before school or after school care for children 12 and younger

– Custodial care for dependent adults

– Licensed day care centers

– Nanny / Au Pair

– Nursery schools or preschools

– Late pick-up fees

– Summer or holiday day camps

What doesn’t qualify?

Certain expenses are not eligible, for instance:

– Expenses incurred in a prior plan year

– Expenses for non-disabled children 13 and older

– Educational expenses including kindergarten or private school tuition fees

– Food, clothing, sports lessons, field trips, and entertainment

– Overnight camp expenses

– Late payment fees for child care

For a full list of eligible expenses, go to www.healthierbenefits.com.

Online & Mobile Access

Get instant access to your account with the IMS Flex Portal and the IMS Flex Wealthcare Mobile App.

– View your account balance and transaction history

– Submit and view claims

– Upload and store receipts

– View important alerts and communications

– Sign up for direct deposit

– Sign up for text message alerts

Register for the IMS Flex Portal at www.healthierbenefits.com. Download the IMS Flex Wealthcare Mobile App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Helpful Hints

– You must have funds in your dependent care FSA before you can spend them.

– You can’t change your election amount during the plan year, unless you experience a change in status or qualifying event.

Keep your receipts, you will need an itemized invoice for all reimbursement requests.

The easiest way to manage your account is online at www.healthierbenefits.com or through the IMS Flex Wealthcare Mobile App.

– Any unused funds that remain in your account at the end of the year will be forfeited. Plan carefully and use all the money in your dependent care FSA by the end of the plan year.

Coastal Carolina Community College IMS Flexible Spending Account 2023-2024

Don’t lose the chance to put $800 back into your pocket this year!

Participating in a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA) is like receiving a 30% discount from your medical providers.

How does a healthcare FSA work?

A healthcare FSA is a flexible spending account that allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses for you and your dependents, even if they are not covered under your primary health plan.

You choose an annual election amount. At the beginning of the plan year, your account is pre-funded and your full contribution is immediately available for use. Your election amount is then deducted from your paychecks in equal installments throughout the year.

Why should I enroll in a healthcare FSA?

Almost everyone has some level of predictable and non-reimbursable medical needs.

If you expect to incur medical expenses that won’t be reimbursed by another plan, you’ll want to take advantage of the savings this plan offers. Money contributed to a healthcare FSA is free from federal and most state taxes and remains tax-free when it is spent on eligible expenses. On average, participants enjoy a 30% tax savings on their annual contribution. This means you could be saving up to $800 per year on healthcare expenses!

How do I use my FSA to pay for healthcare expenses?

You can use your debit card to pay your providers for eligible healthcare expenses, or pay with your personal funds and submit a claim for reimbursement.

Qualifying Expenses

What qualifies?

Healthcare FSA funds can cover costs for:

– Copays, deductible payments, coinsurance

– Doctor office visits, exams, lab work, x-rays

– Hospital charges y Prescription drugs

– Dental exams, x-rays, fillings, crowns, orthodontia

– Vision exams, frames, contact lenses, contact lens solution, laser vision correction

– Physical therapy y Chiropractic care

– Medical supplies and first aid kits

– Over-the-counter medications

What doesn’t qualify?

Certain expenses are not eligible, for instance:

– Expenses incurred in a prior plan year

– Cosmetic procedures or surgery

– Dental products for general health

– Hygiene products

– Insurance premiums

– Late payment fees charged by healthcare providers

For a full list of eligible expenses, go to www.healthierbenefits.com.

Online & Mobile Access

Get instant access to your account with the IMS Flex Portal and the IMS Flex Wealthcare Mobile App.

– View your account balance and transaction history

– Submit and view claims

– Upload and store receipts

– View important alerts and communications

– Sign up for direct deposit

– Sign up for text message alerts

Register for the IMS Flex Portal at www.healthierbenefits.com. Download the IMS Flex Wealthcare Mobile App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Helpful Hints

– Your full election amount is available on the first day of the plan year, which means you’ll have access to the money you need, when you need it.

– You can’t change your election amount during the plan year, unless you experience a change in status or qualifying event.

– Save your receipts when you spend your healthcare FSA dollars. You may need itemized invoices to verify the eligibility of expenses or for reimbursement requests.

– The easiest way to manage your account is online at www.healthierbenefits.com or through the IMS Flex Wealthcare Mobile App.

– You can’t contribute to an FSA and an HSA within the same plan year. As a married couple, one spouse cannot be enrolled in an FSA at the same time the other is contributing to an HSA.

Coastal Carolina Community College Important Information About Your Enrollment 2023-2024

IN PERSON

During your open enrollment period, a Pierce Group Benefits representative will be available by appointment to meet with you one-on-one and assist you in the enrollment process. Your representative will help you evaluate benefits based on your individual needs and answer any questions you might have.

ACCESS YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE WHENEVER, WHEREVER.

You can view details about your benefits, view educational videos about all of your benefits, download forms, chat with one of our knowledgeable Service Center Specialists, and more on your personalized Pierce Group Benefits website. Our website is also mobile friendly, making it easy to view your plan information on the go!

IMPORTANT NOTE & DISCLAIMER

This is neither an insurance contract nor a Summary Plan Description and only the actual policy provisions will prevail. All information in this booklet including premiums quoted is subject to change. All policy descriptions are for information purposes only. Your actual policies may be different than those in this booklet.

Coastal Carolina Community College Benefits Plan Overview 2023-2024

Pre-Tax Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts: IMS
– Medical Reimbursement Maximum: $3,050/year
– Dependent Care Reimbursement Maximum: $5,000/year
You will need to re-enroll in the Flexible Spending Accounts if you want them to continue next year.
IF YOU DO NOT RE-ENROLL, YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL STOP EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2023.

Dental Insurance: MetLife

Vision Insurance: Superior

Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life

Accident Benefits: Colonial Life

Medical Bridge Benefits: Colonial Life

 

Post-Tax Benefits

Disability Benefits: Colonial Life

Critical Illness Benefits: Colonial Life

Telemedicine: Call A Doctor Plus

Life Insurance: Colonial Life
– Term Life Insurance
– Whole Life Insurance

 

Additional Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program: GradFin

 

Please note your insurance products will remain in effect unless you speak with a representative to change them.

 

Enrollment Period: APRIL 17, 2023 – APRIL 28, 2023

Effective Dates: JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2024

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

– Permanent Part-Time Employees and Permanent Full-Time Employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible to participate.

IMPORTANT FACTS:

– The plan year for Colonial Insurance products, Spending Accounts, MetLife Dental, Superior Vision, and Call A Doctor Plus Telemedicine lasts from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

– Deductions for Colonial Insurance products, MetLife Dental, Superior Vision and Call A Doctor Plus Telemedicine will begin June 2023 for 12-month employees. Deductions for Spending Accounts will begin July 2023 for 12-month employees.

– If signing up for any coverage on your spouse and/or children, please have their dates of birth and social security numbers available when speaking with the Benefits Representative.

– If you will be receiving a new debit card, whether you are a new participant or to replace your expired card, please be aware that it may take up to 30 days following your plan effective date for your card to arrive. Your card will be delivered by mail in a plain white envelope. During this time you may use manual claim forms for eligible expenses. Please note that your debit card is good through the expiration date printed on the card.

– Elections made during this enrollment period CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD unless there is a family status change as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. Examples of a family status change are: marriage, divorce, death of a spouse or child, birth or adoption of a child, termination or commencement of a spouse’s employment, or the transition of spouse’s employment from full-time to part-time, or vice-versa. Once a family status change has occurred, an employee has 30 days to notify the North Carolina Service Center at 1-888-662-7500 to request a change in elections.

– Flexible Spending Account expenses must be incurred during the Plan Year in order to be eligible for reimbursement.

– An employee has 90 days after the plan year ends to submit claims for spending account expenses that were incurred during the plan year. Please note that if employment terminates during the plan year, that employee’s plan year ends the day employment ends. The employee has 90 days after the termination date to submit claims.

– With Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, the maximum reimbursement you can request is equal to the current account balance in your Dependent Care account. You cannot be reimbursed more than has actually been deducted from your pay.

– As a married couple, one spouse cannot be enrolled in a Medical Reimbursement FSA at the same time the other opens or contributes to an HSA.

– The Colonial Cancer plan and the Health Screening Rider on the Colonial Accident and Colonial Medical Bridge plan have a 30-day waiting period for new enrollees. Coverage, therefore, will not begin until July 31, 2023.

Additionally, some policies may include a pre-existing condition clause. Please read your policy carefully for full details.

– Please be aware there are certain coverages that may be subject to federal and state tax when premium is paid by pretax deduction or employee contribution.

– An employee taking a leave of absence, other than under the Family & Medical Leave Act, may not be eligible to re-enter the Flexible Benefits Program until the next plan year. Please contact your Benefit Administrator for more information.