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Posts Tagged ‘FSA’

If an employee has an HDHP and HSA at thier place of work and their spouse is on a separate plan with an FSA, is that OK?


Posted on June 6th, 2008 by WPJ

No. Just as an HSA covers the spouse and tax dependents, so does an FSA. Unfortunately, the IRS considers an FSA to be “Insurance” because it is guaranteed by the employer. Because it is insurance in the eyes of the IRS, it provides coverage that is something other than a HDHP. This disqualifies the employee [...]

FAQ – What if my spouse is enrolled in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?


Posted on January 22nd, 2008 by WPJ

If your spouse is enrolled in a Health Care FSA, you are not eligible to contribute to a Health Savings Account. The FSA is available to spouse and tax dependents of the person with the FSA. It can be used for the same medical expenses as the HSA. As a result, you cannot contribute to [...]