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~Me~
It's open enrollment time (any fellow benefits administrators know this is hell on earth) & no matter how many graphs, charts, outlines, face to face meetings, etc., I provide, most of these folks just don't get it...and in this day & age, I'm glad of it!
I finally got on the ball and signed up for the flex spending plan. Yay me, new glasses/contacts and some more dental work.
ReplyDeleteCan you explain to me again what flexible spending is? *giggle*
ReplyDeleteShoo, I flexed $3000 this year and then later was afraid I wouldn't be able to meet it. I have $275 left and our year ends in March '09.
ReplyDeleteBut of course!
ReplyDeletehttp://msmo72.multiply.com/journal/item/75/HR101_-_Flexible_Spending_Accounts_FSA
Head on over to Walgreens or Target! Their receipts tell you what'e eligible.
ReplyDeleteMy point on this is that I ONLY have $275 to go and I still have almost 3 months. My meds will take care of this, 2 combined is $110 a month AFTER insurance!
ReplyDeleteGotcha! We just increased our max to $4000 and quite a few people jumped on that one.
ReplyDeleteI used to max out on the child care portion... that was nice.
ReplyDeleteI only did $500 for next year cause I'm not sure I'll make it either... but I figure two pair of glasses/a year's worth of contacts, two cleanings next year and a filling replacement ought to be about $500
This could be our motto lol
ReplyDeleteThat's why our IT guy said too when he heard me say that! HAHAHA
ReplyDeleteThis is my 2nd year doing the Medical FSA. First time, I wasn't sure so I only did $300. This year, I did $500. I am not sure what I will do next year, but I know I will raise it again. It definitely comes in handy and I am thankful for it.
ReplyDeleteSingle me, no dependents or regular meds, I do straight insurance. Coventry is great. I just had surgery and I should not have to pay anything on it. Thank God forinsurance. I only work for the insurance. but I understand Mo. Open enrollment is a crazy time. Non-computer literate people like me have a hard time.
ReplyDeleteIm doing the fexible spending this year. I have to get my allergy shots/
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