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Savings accounts





        GFIAA 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.



                  Health Savings                   Health Care Flexible              Dependent Care Flexible
                  Account (HSA)                  Spending Account (FSA)              Spending Account (FSA)

          Available to those enrolled in the HDHP   You can use this account for medical,   Use for eligible childcare expenses for
          as long as you are not enrolled in any   pharmacy, dental and vision expenses,   dependents under age 13 or elder care,
          other health coverage or Medicare, or   if you are enrolled in the BCBSM PPO Plan.  and can be used if enrolled in either the
          claimed as a dependent on someone                                       BCBSM PPO Plan, or the BCBSM HDHP
          else’s tax return.                                                      w/HSA.



        Comparison of accounts
                                                            HSA                                 FSA

                                                             
         Does the company contribute?                   Employee: $130
         Amount for full-year 2022                     Employee + 1: $312                        X
                                                         Family: $390


         Can I contribute my own savings?                                                       

                                                             
         Is there an IRS maximum annual                Employee: $3,650                          
         contribution?                                  Family: $7,300                  Health Care FSA: $2,750
                                               Those 55 and older can contribute an   Dependent Care FSA: $5,000
                                                    additional $1,000 annually.

                                                             
         Will my savings roll over each year?                                                    N/A
                                                          Unlimited

         Will I earn interest on my savings?                                                    X

         Are the savings tax-free?                                                              
         In most states

         Do I keep the money if I leave                                                         X
         the company?
         Can I also have a Flexible Spending                  !                                  N/A
         Account (FSA)?                             Dependent Care FSA only



















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