What is a dependent care FSA?

Caring for your loved ones.

Spending money wisely.

That's the heartbeat of the dependent care flexible spending account.

Offered through your employer, a dependent care FSA can help you put aside dollars, tax-free, for the care of children under 13, or for dependent adult who can't care for themselves.

Each household can contribute up to the IRS-allowed maximum.

Your account is funded by payroll deductions before taxes.

That money may help pay for a variety of services, including:

Day Care, Nursery School, Preschool,  After-School, or Senior Day Care.

The dependent care FSA is a bit different than a health care FSA.

With a health care FSA, the money you contribute to your account shows up in one lump sum on Day 1 of the plan year.

A dependent care FSA is typically funded every pay period, so you can only use what you've saved up.

Plan carefully, because the dependent care FSA is a "use it or lose it" account.

Some plans have a grace period, but generally if you don't use your FSA dollars in a given year, you'll lose the remaining cash.

And all year long, we'll help you keep track of your money.

You can get a quick view of your account, check your balances  and even file a claim.

We'll also help you keep track of any other account  that you can easily pair with the dependent care FSA, be it a health savings account or a limited purpose FSA.

They all work together for you.

Check your benefit information to see if you're eligible.

The dependent care flexible spending account.

Spending money wisely, income tax-free, for those who matter most.