Do you still have funds left over from your 2025 flexible spending account (FSA)? If you signed up for a health care FSA, dependent care FSA, or both in 2025 and still have funds remaining in your account, you have a grace period in 2026 to use these funds.
The grace period gives you time to purchase eligible products or services before you forfeit unused 2025 funds. Don’t lose your money! Take note of the following important deadlines:
- March 15, 2026: This is the last day you can incur qualified expenses on your 2025 FSA plan. Check your balance and submit claims via your HealthEquity account or the EZ Receipts Mobile app.
- April 30, 2026: This is the last day you can submit your claims to HealthEquity, MSU’s FSA plan administrator. You can do this via your HealthEquity account or the EZ Receipts Mobile app.
The IRS requires you to forfeit any unused 2025 funds after the deadline, so be sure to spend your money and submit claims before it’s too late!
If you have a Dependent Care FSA, you can use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible dependent care services, such as child or adult daycare, preschool, and before/after school programs. Find a complete list of eligible dependent care expenses here.
If you have a Health Care FSA, you can purchase a variety of products and services with pre-tax dollars. Find a complete list of eligible health care expenses here. If you need ideas for what to use your health care FSA funds on, check out the FSA store.
How Do I Sign Up for an FSA?
Benefits-eligible employees are eligible to enroll in an FSA during Open Enrollment in October each year or if they experience a qualifying life event. FSAs are a great way to save money on out-of-pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses. Be sure to learn more and take note of which FSA you’re interested in before the next Open Enrollment period.
Questions?
Please contact HealthEquity directly at 877-924-3967 or visit the HealthEquity website to learn more about how to use your leftover 2025 funds before the deadline. You can also learn more about FSAs on the HR website.