Are you looking for more ways to save money this holiday season? If you have a health care FSA for the 2021 plan year with funds still available, you can save an average of 30% by using pre-tax dollars on eligible expenses. While you still have some time to use 2021 FSA funds in the new year, it’s a good idea to think about your expenses now so you can maximize how you’ll spend any remaining balance.

Consider the following ways your FSA could benefit you and your family this holiday season. Whether you’d like to reduce holiday stress or prepare for New Year’s resolutions, your health care FSA can help. All items listed below are from the FSA Store, which means you can shop worry-free knowing everything is automatically an eligible expense.

• Reduce Stress, Improve Health and Wellness: Many people experience a significant amount of stress during the winter months trying to juggle work, family and holiday plans. This Home Health and Wellness top ten list offers products to help during the workday, such as blue light glasses, tension headache relief or heating pads and neck wraps. Other helpful items include this acupressure mat, a hot/cold therapy relaxation mask, and lavender-scented comfort wrap.
• Enjoy Your Holiday Travel Plans: If you’re visiting friends and family, don’t let an accident or unexpected issue ruin the trip. The FSA Store has first-aid kits, sunscreen, traveling neck pillows, bug bite treatments, blister care kits, allergy medications and more to keep you in top shape.
• Bounce Back this Virus Season: While we’re all aware of the COVID-19 virus, flu/cold season is here as well. Prepare for viruses so you and your family can bounce back quickly. Find personal protective equipment, as well as virus preparedness products such as thermometers, at-home COVID-19 tests, and over-the-counter medicines.
• Prepare for New Year’s Resolutions: Are you setting a goal to exercise more in the new year? Stay on track with these helpful items: muscle and joint pain relief devices, Epsom salts, and braces/supports.

Before you place an order, be sure to check out the FSA Store’s monthly coupons and promo codes for additional savings. If you have any questions about your FSA, please contact MSU’s benefit provider HealthEquity/Wageworks directly at 877-924-3967. You can learn more about FSAs on the HR website.