A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) can help you manage certain health care and dependent care expenses—and save on taxes! You set aside pre-tax dollars from each paycheck that you can use to cover or reimburse yourself for eligible out-of-pocket expenses like copayments for doctor’s visits, lab tests, prescriptions, and dental and vision care. Your FSA contributions reduce your taxable income.
You have until March 31, 2024, to file claims for expenses incurred in 2023. For your Health Care FSA, you'll be able to carry over up to $610 into 2024. The IRS does not allow Dependent Care FSA funds to carry over to 2024.
- Health Care FSA: If you are not contributing to a Health Savings Account (including the Seagate contribution), you can contribute up to $3,050 for 2023.
- Limited Purpose FSA: If you are contributing to a Health Savings Account, you can contribute up to $3,050 for 2023. This FSA can be used only for qualified dental and vision expenses, so you can reserve your HSA funds to meet your annual medical deductible.
- Dependent Day Care FSA: You can contribute up to $5,000 for 2023. The IRS does not allow Dependent Care FSA funds to carry over to 2024.
You can enroll in an FSA only:
- Within 31 days of your first day as a Seagate employee
- During annual Open Enrollment
- Within 31 days of experiencing a qualified life event.
You must enroll and choose your annual FSA contribution amount for each year you wish to participate.
Limited Purpose FSA (LPFSA)
If you’re currently contributing to a Health Savings Account and want to set aside even more pre-tax money for health expenses, the LPFSA is the account for you. You can contribute up to $3,050 per year through pre-tax paycheck contributions. The money is yours to pay for eligible vision and dental expenses. And after you meet your medical plan deductible, you can use your LPFSA to pay out-of-pocket medical expenses, too.
Contributing to Your LPFSA
- You can contribute from $260 to $3,050 per year.
- Your contributions are deducted from your paycheck pre-tax, in equal amounts throughout the year, and deposited in your LPFSA.
- Your annual contribution total is available for you to use on January 1.
Using Your LPFSA
- Be sure to file all calendar year 2022 FSA claims with PayFlex by the deadline, March 31, 2023. To manage your 2022 account online, visit the PayFlex website. (For your employee ID, use your Seagate Global ID with leading zeros to total nine digits).
- Beginning January 1, 2023, your LPFSA is administered by HSA Bank for expenses you incur on or after January 1, 2023.
- After you enroll in an LPFSA for 2023, if you don't currently have an HSA Bank debit card, you will receive a debit card, along with a welcome kit, to start using in January. Your new card will be activated the first time you use it.
- If you currently have an HSA Bank debit card, your existing debit card will be enabled to pay for 2023 FSA expenses (if you elect to enroll in the new calendar year).
- Once you receive your welcome kit, you can access your new HSA Bank accounts directly through HSA Bank’s member website at myaccounts.hsabank.com.
- Keep your receipts to submit with your claims for reimbursement and to confirm your expenses, if requested.
- You have until March 31 of the following year to file claims for expenses incurred in the current year.
What Your LPFSA Can Pay For
You can use the money in your LPFSA to cover qualified dental and vision expenses, including:
- Your share of expenses, for dental work, including orthodontia; prescription glasses, contact lenses and solution, LASIK or other eye surgery
- Your share of medical expenses after you meet your medical plan deductible
You can find a complete list of eligible LPFSA dental and vision expenses in IRS Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses.
How to Use Your LPFSA for Medical Expenses
Once you have met your medical plan’s deductible, you can use your LPFSA to reimburse yourself for eligible medical expenses (incurred on or after January 1, 2023), in addition to dental and vision expenses. This is known as a Post-Deductible LPFSA. Here’s how to file a claim for medical expenses:
- Notify HSA Bank that you have met your annual medical plan deductible by submitting a Post-Deductible Expense Reimbursement Certification Form along with a copy of an Anthem Explanation of Benefits (EOB). Only medical expenses incurred after you meet your deductible are eligible for reimbursement.
- HSA Bank will use the date Anthem processes your claim as the effective date of your Post-Deductible LPFSA. Example: You meet your deductible after a doctor visit on March 7, 2023. Anthem processes your claim on March 12, 2023, which becomes the effective date of your Post-Deductible LPFSA.
- If you already have a HSA Bank debit card you won't receive a new one; your current card will be updated to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses, too.
Dependent Daycare FSA
You can contribute up to $5,000 for 2023 to pay for day care or elder care expenses for your IRS-qualified dependents.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Dependent Daycare FSA:
- Both you and your spouse must work, or your spouse must be a full-time student.
- You must be the custodial parent or guardian.
- The dependent must live with you for the majority of the year while you (and your spouse, if applicable,)
- Work or are seeking employment, or if
- You and your spouse are disabled or a full-time student for at least five months during the year.
Contributing to Your Dependent Daycare FSA
- You can contribute up to $5,000 for 2023. The IRS does not allow Dependent Care FSA funds to carryover over to 2024.
- Your contributions are deducted from your paycheck pre-tax, in equal amounts throughout the year, and deposited in your account.
Using Your Dependent Daycare FSA
- Your Dependent Daycare FSA is administered by PayFlex through December 31, 2022.
- To manage your 2022 account online, visit the PayFlex website. (For your employee ID, use your Seagate Global ID with leading zeros to total nine digits). You have until March 31, 2023 to file claims for expenses incurred in 2022.
- Beginning January 1, 2023, your Dependent Daycare FSA is administered by HSA Bank for expenses you incur on or after January 1, 2023.
- After you enroll in a Dependent Daycare FSA for 2023, you will receive a welcome kit and can access your new HSA Bank accounts directly through HSA Bank’s member website at myaccounts.hsabank.com.
- Pay your day care provider, then submit an FSA Day Care Claim Form (available on myaccounts.hsabank.com). You will be reimbursed up to the amount deposited into your account. If your claim is more than your account balance, the remainder of your claim will be paid after additional funds are deposited into your account (during future pay periods).
- You have until March 31 of the following year to file claims for expenses incurred in the current year.
What Your Dependent Daycare FSA Can Pay For
Here are some of the expenses your Dependent Daycare FSA can reimburse you for:
- Care of your dependent child under age 13 or care of your disabled adult dependent who is unable to care for himself or herself
- Expenses you could claim as a dependent care deduction on your federal income tax return if you were not reimbursed through your account
- Care of a mentally or physically disabled dependent who regularly spends at least eight hours a day in your home
- Day care center fees, providing the center meets all state and local laws and provides paid care for more than six people
- Fees for an individual sitter who is not an immediate family member under 19 years old or any person you claim as a dependent on your federal tax return
- Nursery school or summer program for your dependent child under age 13 (excluding overnight camps)
You can find a complete list of eligible Dependent Daycare FSA expenses in IRS Publication 503, Child and Dependent Day Care Expenses.
Health Care FSA
If you’re not contributing to a Health Savings Account, you can set aside pre-tax dollars to help you pay for eligible medical, dental and vision expenses. When you enroll in a Health Care FSA (HCFSA), you can contribute up to $3,050 every year through paycheck deductions that reduce your taxable income.
Contributing to Your HCFSA
- You can contribute from $260 to $3,050 per year.
- Your contributions are deducted from your paycheck pre-tax, in equal amounts throughout the year, and deposited in your HCFSA.
- Your annual contribution total is available for you to use on January 1.
Using Your HCFSA
- Be sure to file all calendar year 2022 FSA claims with PayFlex by the deadline, March 31, 2023. To manage your 2022 account online, visit the PayFlex website. (For your employee ID, use your Seagate Global ID with leading zeros to total nine digits).
- Beginning January 1, 2023, your HCFSA is administered by HSA Bank for expenses you incur on or after January 1, 2023.
- After you enroll in a HCFSA for 2023, you will receive a debit card, along with a welcome kit, to start using in January. Your new card will be activated the first time you use it.
- Once you receive your welcome kit, you can access your new HSA Bank accounts directly through HSA Bank’s member website at myaccounts.hsabank.com.
- Keep your receipts to submit with your claims for reimbursement and to confirm your expenses, if requested.
- If you pay for eligible expenses out of pocket, in most cases you can submit claims for reimbursement on HSA Bank’s member website at myaccounts.hsabank.com.
- In some cases you may wait for the doctor to file a claim to determine how much you owe and then use the money in your FSA to pay that amount.
- Keep your receipts to submit with your claims for reimbursement and to confirm your expenses, if requested.
- You have until March 31 of the following year to file claims for expenses incurred in the current year.
What Your HCFSA Can Pay For
Here are some of the expenses you can pay with your HCFSA:
- Copayments and deductibles
- Prescription drugs
- Hospital charges
- Medical equipment
- Lab fees
- Hearing exams and hearing aids
- Dental exams and dental work
- Orthodontia
- Eye exams
- Prescription glasses and sunglasses
- Contact lenses and contact lens solution
- LASIK or other eye surgery
- Insulin and diabetes testing supplies
- First-aid supplies
- Over-the-counter medications without a prescription
- Menstrual products
You can find a complete list of eligible Health Care FSA expenses in IRS Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses.
Do you commute to work via public transportation or pay for parking? You can save money by contributing tax-free to a Commuter Benefits account. You can decide to participate from month to month.