FSA!?! $1,000 to spend on health expenses by end of Sept.

[LiL PaKi]

Long story short my benefit provider said i would have to pay for $1,200 for this procedure I had and come to find out my insurance covered it ALL.

I had signed up for a FSA (Flexible spending Account) basically its tax free money used for my medical issues. They are deducting money from my pay checks

Now I have $1,000 to spend on doctor visits, glasses, co-pays, prescriptions, and over the counter drugs by the end of September.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[EJ25RUN]

good for you.

[IndianStig]

you'r brown and an accountant right?

im sure you have to have a family friend with a clinic of some sort. if not PM me.....$950 in your pocket is better then 1000$ wasted on **** you don't need if you catch my drift.

[JennB]

September? That's a really odd plan year end. FSA's run calendar year and some employers give you a few months grace period after that... ours is until March 15th of the following year.

I'd buy some extra contacts, random over the counter stuff to keep around the house... but that wouldn't be anywhere near $1000. Hmm... collect drug store receipts from friends? Hahaa.

[LiL PaKi]

September? That's a really odd plan year end. FSA's run calendar year and some employers give you a few months grace period after that... ours is until March 15th of the following year.

I'd buy some extra contacts, random over the counter stuff to keep around the house... but that wouldn't be anywhere near $1000. Hmm... collect drug store receipts from friends? Hahaa.

yea it's pretty gay... I think we go through MBI which is like third party for Wells Fargo..

I'm trying my best to get it canceled but they said the first deduction went out yesterday or today so they might not be able to do it unless i have a life changing event like I get married. but i'm not giving up calling folks.

but yea collecting receipts aint a bad idea

[ShooterMcGavin]

and yours doesn't roll over huh? sounds like you've been somewhat pwned?

[LiL PaKi]

and yours doesn't roll over huh? sounds like you've been somewhat pwned?

nope.. use it or lose it..

i got PotaytOWNED

[JennB]

FSA's don't roll over, its a federally regulated type of account. HSA's might though.

[BUGMAN]

Find a Doctor that will diagnose ya with Arthritis and get some good weed legally. JK Ha Ha...

What a predicament to be in.

[RandomGuy]

har har

[LiL PaKi]

Just spoke with the wells fargo ppl and they said there is no way to cancel it unless i have a life changing event ie. get married or something

[noodle]

I ran into the same problem a few years ago. I have a HSA now. I took my kids to the eye doctor and told them to pick out whatever eyeglass frame that they wanted. $1000 bucks goes pretty quick on designer frames. I also got a nice set of prescription sunglasses.
You should be able to cancel the FSA portion when your employer renews their insurance contracts

[Vteckidd]

I have Aetna PPO, you should look into it its cheap. I pay $115 a month and i can go to any doctor i want.

Co Pay is $30

[LiL PaKi]

I ran into the same problem a few years ago. I have a HSA now. I took my kids to the eye doctor and told them to pick out whatever eyeglass frame that they wanted. $1000 bucks goes pretty quick on designer frames. I also got a nice set of prescription sunglasses.

I made a list of things to get from the drugstores..
I just bought a years supply of contact lenses right before all this.. i wonder if i cant get that reimbursed..

IF ANYONE HAS RECEIPTS FROM LAST WEEK TILL NOW LET ME KNOW!!

[LiL PaKi]

I have Aetna PPO, you should look into it its cheap. I pay $115 a month and i can go to any doctor i want.

Co Pay is $30

My insurance is with UHC.. i pay i think $60 something a month.. $10 co pay at the doctor and $30 for specialist..

[Vteckidd]

yeah, i used to smoke, otherwise id be that low

GAY

[LiL PaKi]

yeah, i used to smoke, otherwise id be that low

GAY

LOL!

[ShooterMcGavin]

FSA's don't roll over, its a federally regulated type of account. HSA's might though.

ah yes that's what i was thinking of :P

[ShooterMcGavin]

Just spoke with the wells fargo ppl and they said there is no way to cancel it unless i have a life changing event ie. get married or something

better get on it

[LiL PaKi]

better get on it

nah the wedding is next year August.. i'm not gonna change it to this year august for $1,000..

[Double_0_Rusty]

I have Aetna PPO, you should look into it its cheap. I pay $115 a month and i can go to any doctor i want.

Co Pay is $30

Same here, my employer spoke highly of Aetna, and I now have it. Fairly cheap, but i pay 35 weekly, and 5 for disability.