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Savings Accounts


        Watermark offers several accounts that enable you to pay for eligible expenses tax-free. The IRS provides a list
        of eligible expenses for each account at irs.gov.



                    Health Savings                    Health Care Flexible               Dependent Care FSA
                    Account (HSA)                   Spending Account (FSA)
          Available only to those enrolled in the   Only available to those enrolled in the   Available to those enrolled in any
          Consumer Driven Plan as long as you are   Select Plan or Enhanced Plan.   medical plan.
          not enrolled in any other health coverage
                                                If you are not enrolled in an HSA plan,   Use for eligible childcare expenses
          or Medicare or claimed as a dependent on   you can use this account for medical,   for dependents under age 13 or
          someone else’s tax return.
                                                pharmacy, dental and vision expenses.   elder care.

        Comparison of accounts

                                                      HSA                                      FSA
         Does the company contribute?                 ✓
         The 2022 company contributions
                                               Associate Only: $750
         will be deposited into your         Associate + Spouse: $1,000                        
         account in equal installments      Associate + Child(ren): $1,000
         each pay period throughout
                                                  Family: $1,500
         the year.
         Can I contribute my own                      ✓                                        ✓
         savings?
                                                      ✓
                                                 Employee: $3,650                              ✓
         Is there an IRS maximum
         annual contribution?                     Family: $7,300                       Health Care FSA: $2,750
                                     Those 55 and older can contribute an additional   Dependent Care FSA: $5,000
                                                 $1,000 annually.
                                                                                                !
                                                                               Associates must incur charges on or prior to
         Will my savings roll over each               ✓                        December 31st and have until March 31st to
         year?                                      Unlimited                 submit claims. Funds remaining in your account
                                                                               after March 31 of the following year will be
                                                                              forfeited. No rollover for Dependent Care FSA.
         Will I earn interest on my                   ✓                                        
         savings?
         Are the savings tax-free?                    ✓                                        ✓
         In most states
         Will I get a debit card?                     ✓                                        

                                                                                                !
         Do I keep the money if I leave               ✓
         the company?                                                             Option to continue Health Care FSA
                                                                                        only through COBRA
         Can I also have a Flexible                    !                                      N/A
         Spending Account (FSA)?              Dependent Care FSA only







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