Flexible Spending Account / Commuter Benefits Options
Warren Hills Regional School District
What is the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Commuter Benefits option?
These options help you manage out-of-pocket health care costs and lower your federal taxable income by setting aside account dollars before they are taxed. Our plan administrator is Ameriflex.
With these options, you can cover the cost of eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or commuter expenses with “before-tax” dollars, almost like an automatic “tax deduction”. The dollar amount(s) you choose will be transferred from each paycheck, before taxes are deducted, and contributed to your account(s). Then, use your MyAmeriflex Convenience Card to pay for eligible out-of-pocket expenses or submit a claim for reimbursement; see forms below. (Note: Health Spending Accounts are not exempt from state taxes).
How much can I transfer to my account?
Each year, you choose an amount within a given range to be transferred to your account from your paycheck. It is recommended that you base your designated amount on predictable expenses. The amount you choose will be transferred in equal installments from each paycheck throughout the year.
What out-of-pocket medical expenses are eligible for reimbursement?
Out-of-pocket health care expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from your Health FSA include costs for the below and more. Visit www.ameriflex.com for a complete list.
* Prescribed acne treatments
* Copayments
* Contact lenses and cleaners
* Dental care
* Eyeglasses
* Hearing aids/batteries
* Lasik eye surgery
* Prescribed smoking cessation programs
What out-of-pocket commuter expenses are eligible for reimbursement?
Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for information.
What is the MyAmeriflex debit card?
Participants are issued their own MyAmeriflex Convenience Card to pay for eligible out-of-pocket expenses; use it to pay your copays and other expenses on-the-spot. The amount of your out-of-pocket expenses are automatically deducted from your account, so no receipts or claim forms are needed.
How can I learn more?
See the materials below for more information. You can join the FSA option during each Annual Open Enrollment in the Spring, so watch for future announcements. Once enrolled, you must re-enroll each year to continue in the program.
The Commuter Benefits option is a month-to-month benefit; you can enroll / disenroll at any time throughout the year. Your selection remains in place until you make a change.
Note: enrollments are processed through Charlene Finn (x1048), not Ameriflex.
Participant FAQs
Health FSA Eligible Products and Services
Health FSA Worksheet
Enrollment Form
Claim Form
How To Use Your Ameriflex Convenience Card
Mobile Phone App