Are you enrolling in a Flexible Spending Account?

The Washington Post recently hosted an online chat about the Federal Employee Open Season. They invited economist Walt Francis, author of the "Checkbook's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees & Annuitants" to answer participants questions and share information about available plans.

Open Enrollment

Now is the time when federal employees can elect new employee benefits or change their existing benefits options - including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Open Season for federal employees ends December 8, 2014.

Flexible Spending Account Enrollment

If you're among those who still have time to change your benefits or want more information about your healthcare options, here are a few additional resources that could help during this open enrollment time:

1. Curious about FSA eligible expenses?Did you know you can shop for FSA eligible products online?

Learn more about FSA eligible preventive care

Shop for products online:What Can I Buy with an FSA Card?

2. Still have remaining FSA funds for 2014? Is your FSA deadline coming up on Dec. 31?

Check out these tips:

Maximizing Leftover FSA funds

3. Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account. Can I have an FSA + an HSA?What happens with the FSA carryover?

Learn more:

FSA Carryover & HSA Compatibility

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