The reason I went back to work full time while Husband got his business off the ground was that we needed affordable health insurance.
My company GIVES me $1,300.00 a year in a FSA, and I kick in $50 a month on top of that. Our health insurance is very affordable and very inclusive at $208.92 a month.
It’s November, and we’ve used up every dime of it, because my husband is on some expensive meds due to his two spinal fusions, and we both got glasses and contacts this year.
It really helps our budget.
And, in case anyone didn’t know, there’s quite a few over-the-counter things they’ll reimburse you for as well. If you shop at Walgreen’s, there will be a little “F” next to purchases that can be reimbursed through your FSA. Wal-Mart probably does that as well?
Sadly, I’m sure CONGRESS will eventually find a way to tax us on this and ruin one of the few perks we have left in the Free Market. *Rolleyes*
“Wal-Mart probably does that as well?”
Yes they do, but I don’t remember what the code is.
“Sadly, I’m sure CONGRESS will eventually find a way to tax us on this and ruin one of the few perks we have left in the Free Market. *Rolleyes*”
I can’t say I’d be surprised if they tried. Part of the reason why it’s important to spread the word about these is to make sure that there are a whole lot of folks taking advantage of these FSA plans when they’re offered. It’s like the home mortgage interest deduction; it would be political suicide to target it because so many people take advantage of it.