Flexible Spending Accounts

Available under the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) are the Health Care Reimbursement Account (HICA) and Dependent Care Assistance Account (DCA). This program allows you to take money out of our paycheck on a pre-tax basis, which you can use for eligible out of pocket health care expenses or your eligible dependent care expenses. Since the money you choose to put into these accounts is not considered taxable income, you save by paying less Federal, State (if applicable) and FICA taxes.

Medical Reimbursement Accounts

Employees may set aside up to $3,300 per year with a minimum of $5 per pay period. Can be used to pay for:

• Medical Insurance Deductibles or Coinsurance
• Uninsured Dental Expenses (including orthodontia)
• Hearing Aids and Batteries
• Vision Care Expenses, including exams, glasses, contact lenses, supplies and solutions and Lasik surgery
• Support or corrective devices (such as orthopedic shoes)
• And much more!

Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Employees may set aside up to $5,000 per family per year, or a maximum of $208.33 per pay period. Can be used to pay for:

• Day Care Expenses
• Before/After School Care
• Preschool Costs
• Elderly Care
• Day Camps

You must elect the FSA every year, your enrollment does not carry over from year to year. 

The FSA is deducted from 24 payrolls each fiscal year. 

List of FSA and DCA Eligible Expenses

*Premiums are subject to negotiations and may change pending City Council approval of collective bargaining agreements.