How much can I allocate?
The IRS limits dependent care contributions to $5000 per tax year (joint return). The medical reimbursement plan limit is set by the employer up to the IRS maximum of $2750.

Can my medical and dependent care expenses be combined?
No. The IRS requires separate accounts to be funded for each.

How do I know if an expense is eligible?
Eligible expenses are listed in the IRS Publication 502, or a partial list may be viewed on the Cafeteria Plan website.

How do I keep track of my balance?
You can set up online access by logging on to www.cpa125.com.

How long does the plan last?
The plan year runs twelve months. The employee has to enroll for each plan year.

What if I want to make a change during the year or I terminate my employment?
This amount may be increased or decreased annually only during open enrollment. The IRS allows some changes to be made in the event of a ‘change in status’ qualifying event such as birth, death, marriage, divorce or a change to you or your spouse’s employment. If you terminate, your participation in the plan ceases on your termination date. 

Will I get money back if it is not used?
The amount allowed to roll over is $610.00. What does that mean for all of us? Well, If there is a 2022 health care balance that rolls, it will roll into 2023 in the first week of April. This is because the rollover takes place after the 90-day runout. The 90 days runout is the time the employees have to submit for services incurred in 2022.

How will I get reimbursed for expenses?
If your plan offers a prepaid debit card, you will receive two cards in the mail upon enrollment.  Once you activate the card, just present the card when paying for the services performed or expenses incurred. If you are unable to use the prepaid debit card or you were unable to use the card, simply submit a manual claim form with itemized receipts after the services/expense was incurred.  You can submit claims as frequently as you like, but no later than after the grace period deadline date after your plan year ends (typically 90 days). Dependent care accounts must have funds available before payment can be made.