Claims Resource Center
Please note, payment cards will not be re-issued for 2024 IYC Open Enrollment
As part of the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) unsubstantiated claims recovery process, Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Limited Purpose FSA participants with unsubstantiated claims incurred between January 1, 2022 and Dec 31, 2022 will have funds recovered via payroll withholding during Feb and March 2023, if possible.
Please review the below resources as you look to substantiate your claims.
| 2024 Contribution Limit | Carryover Limit |
|---|---|---|
Health Care/Limited Purpose FSA | $3,050 per year | $610* |
Dependent Day Care Account | $5,000 per year | $0; no money carries over |
Health Savings Account | $4,150 per year for individual coverage
$8,300 per year for family coverage
Annual Catch-Up Contribution Limit: (Age 55-65 only) $1,000 | Unlimited; all money carries over
|
Transit Account | $300 monthly | Unlimited; all money carries over |
Parking Account | $300 monthly | Unlimited; all money carries over |
*To automatically receive the balance carryover for FSAs, Parking Account, and Transit Account, you must have a balance of $50+ in your account on December 31, 2023 (or by the end of the run-out period), and no enrollment is required for 2024. Any balance less than $50 by the end of the run-out period requires a new election for the funds to be carried over. If there is not a new election made for remaining fund less than $50, the fund will be subject to forfeiture.
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Health Savings Account
An HSA is a tax-advantaged account that you can use for qualified medical expenses today or save for the future. This account is compatible with your High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Access HDHP plan option.
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Health Care FSAs provide tax savings on your out-of-pocket health expenses. The Health Care FSA is compatible with the IYC Health Plan and Access Plan option. If you are on the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Access HDHP, you are eligible for a Limited Purpose Health Care FSA.
Learn MoreDependent Day Care Account
The Dependent Day Care Account is a welcome money saver for employees with child care or elder dependent care costs. It allows you to set aside pre-tax money for eligible dependent day care expenses so you can work.
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Reduce your commuting expenses by taking advantage of Commuter Benefits. The IRS allows for certain work-related transit and parking expenses to be deducted from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis. Because you do not pay taxes on these expenses, you can SAVE BIG! 2021: UW Hospital and Clinics employees are not eligible for Transit or Parking Benefits.
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