{"id":19870,"date":"2026-01-13T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19870"},"modified":"2026-01-13T10:03:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T15:03:11","slug":"did-you-sign-up-for-an-fsa-for-2026-find-tips-and-resources-to-get-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19870","title":{"rendered":"Did You Sign Up for an FSA for 2026? Find Tips and Resources to Get Started.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to 2026\u00a0and your flexible spending account (FSA) funds! If you signed up for a 2026\u00a0FSA during Open Enrollment last October,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0on your way to saving money on out-of-pocket medical and\/or dependent care expenses. MSU\u2019s FSA plan administrator is HealthEquity.\u00a0If this is your first time\u00a0participating\u00a0in an FSA, make sure you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthequity.com\/mobile-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register for your HealthEquity EZ Receipts account<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthequity.com\/dcfsa-qme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a complete list of eligible dependent care expenses here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a Health Care FSA, you can&nbsp;purchase&nbsp;various products and services with pre-tax dollars \u2013 which means&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;like a 30% off sale on eligible expenses.<sup>1<\/sup><sup>&nbsp;<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthequity.com\/fsa-qme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a complete list of eligible health care expenses here.<\/a>&nbsp;Some items<sup>2<\/sup>\u202fyou may not know about include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Allergy medication&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bandages&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Braces&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breastfeeding classes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cough syrup&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eyeglasses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feminine Care Products&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First-aid kits&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing aids&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humidifier\/air filter&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain relievers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pregnancy tests&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prescriptions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoking cessation drugs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunscreen&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermometer&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To make shopping for eligible health care FSA expenses easier, visit the online\u202f<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/fsastore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">FSA Store<\/a>\u202ffor the largest selection of guaranteed FSA-eligible products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Managing Your FSA Account<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing your HealthEquity&nbsp;account&nbsp;is quick and easy with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthequity.com\/mobile-app\" target=\"_blank\">EZ Receipts App<\/a>.&nbsp;You\u2019ll&nbsp;love the convenience of&nbsp;submitting&nbsp;claims, uploading receipts, and checking account balances directly from your phone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What if I still have funds left over from my 2025&nbsp;FSA?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to worry \u2013 if you still have funds left over from your 2025&nbsp;FSA, you have until March 15, 2026, to use these funds and&nbsp;April 30, 2026, to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;receipts to substantiate these claims.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do I Sign Up for an FSA?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Benefits-eligible employees are eligible to enroll in an FSA during <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.msu.edu\/open-enrollment\/\" target=\"_blank\">Open Enrollment<\/a>\u202fin October each year or if they experience a\u202fqualifying life event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions?<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more detailed information,\u00a0contact HealthEquity customer service directly at 877-924-3967 or visit the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthequity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HealthEquity\u00a0website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>1<\/sup>\u202f<em>Assumes&nbsp;a combined tax rate of 30%, including FICA, state, and federal income taxes. Actual amounts may vary.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>2<\/sup>\u202f<em>Some&nbsp;items may require a&nbsp;prescription or other documentation from your doctor. Please see your account details for more information.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to 2026\u00a0and your flexible spending account (FSA) funds! If you signed up for a 2026\u00a0FSA during Open Enrollment last October,\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0on your way to saving money on out-of-pocket medical and\/or dependent care expenses. MSU\u2019s FSA&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19870\">Continue Reading&#8230;<span> Did You Sign Up for an FSA for 2026? 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