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Savings accounts




        ASG Technologies Group 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 FSA
                Account (HSA)                  Spending Accounts (FSAs)               Use for eligible childcare expenses
          Available to those enrolled in   Your options depend on your medical plan   for dependents under age 13 or
          the HDHP as long as you are      enrollment.                                elder care.
          not enrolled in any other health     ΅ Health Care FSA – If you are not enrolled
          coverage or Medicare, or claimed   in an HSA plan, you can use this account
          as a dependent on someone else’s   for medical, pharmacy, dental and vision
          tax return.                       expenses.
                                             ΅ 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?
         Amount for full-year 2021                   Employee: $850                             N/A
                                               Employee +1 or Family: $1,700

         Can I contribute my own savings?                                                      

                                                          
         Is there an IRS maximum annual             Employee: $3,600                            
         contribution?                               Family: $7,200            Health Care or Limited Purpose FSAs: $2,750
                                            Those 55 and older can contribute an     Dependent Care FSA: $5,000
                                                additional $1,000 annually.
                                                                                                 !
                                                                                   Up to $500 for Health Care and
         Will my savings roll over each year?
                                                       Unlimited                  Limited Purpose FSAs; No rollover for
                                                                                         Dependent Care FSA

         Will I earn interest on my savings?                                                   N/A

         Are the savings tax-free?                                                             
         In most states
                                                                                                 !
         Will I get a debit card?                                                Not available for Limited Purpose FSA

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






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