A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is an IRS-approved, tax-free account that saves you money on eligible medical expenses. You authorize per-pay period deposits to your FSA from your before-tax salary. Then, as you incur eligible expenses, you request tax-free withdrawals from your account to reimburse yourself.

Permanent employees are eligible to participate in the FSA program. You have a 30-day open enrollment period from the day you begin work in an eligible position. After that time, you may enroll each year during open enrollment (October-November) for an effective date of January 1.