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NAME OF WELLNESS PROGRAM
         SAVINGS ACCOUNTS






        Applied 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 www.irs.gov.                                                                                                                             make tax-free contributions to a savings account to pay for current and future medical expenses for you and your
                                                                                                                                                                                                          dependents.


                  Health Savings                     Health Care Flexible                     Dependent
                  Account (HSA)                  Spending Accounts (FSAs)                      Care FSA
             Available to those enrolled in   Your options depend on your medical plan   Use for eligible childcare
             the HDHP Plan as long as you   enrollment.                                expenses for dependents
             are not enrolled in any other                                             under age 13 or eldercare.
             health coverage or Medicare, or    Health Care FSA – If you are not enrolled in an
             are claimed as a dependent on   HSA plan, you can use this account for medical,
                                            pharmacy, dental and vision expenses.
             someone else’s tax return.
                                           Limited Purpose FSA – If you are enrolled in an
                                            HSA plan, you can use this account to pay for
                                            dental and vision expenses only.


        Comparison of accounts
                                                     HSA                                      FSA

         Does the company                             ✓
         contribute?                             Employee: $750                                
         Amount for full-year 2022               Family: $1,250

         Can I contribute my own                      ✓                                        ✓
         savings?

                                                      ✓                                        ✓
         Is there an IRS maximum                Employee: $3,650            Health Care or Limited Purpose FSAs: $2,850
         annual contribution?                    Family: $7,300                    Dependent Care FSA: $5,000
                                        Those 55 and older can contribute an
                                            additional $1,000 annually.
                                                                                               !
         Will my savings roll over                    ✓                            Up to $550 for Health Care and
                                                                                      Limited Purpose FSAs;
         each year?                                 Unlimited                             No roll over 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                                       Option to continue Health Care or Limited
         the company?                                 ✓                          Purpose FSA only through COBRA

         Can I also have a Flexible            Limited Purpose and
         Spending Account (FSA)?            Dependent Care FSAs only                          N/A

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