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Flexible Spending Arrangement (fsa)
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A Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) is a tax-advantaged financial account that allows employees to set aside a portion of their earnings to pay for qualified medical expenses.
Key Features
- Pre-tax contributions
- Use it for eligible medical expenses
- Employer-sponsored benefit
Pros
- Tax savings on eligible medical expenses
- Helps budget for healthcare costs
- Can be used for co-pays, deductibles, prescriptions, and other qualified medical expenses
Cons
- Use-it-or-lose-it rule where funds not used within the plan year may be forfeited
- Requires careful planning to estimate expenses accurately