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Welcome! Open enrollment for the Brandmuscle 2021 Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account plan is now through November 19, 2020 If you want to participate in the plan for the 2021 plan year, you must enroll before that date.

If you are not already familiar with the Dependent Care FSA plan and how it works, review the information to the right to learn about the plan. The sidebar contains important information about when you can (and can’t) change your election, qualified expenses and how using the plan saves you money.

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You may make changes to your election any time up to the deadline date noted above. Make the changes you want and resubmit your election. Your prior election will be overwritten.

Questions? Contact BASIC at 1-800-372-3539 or admin@BasicNEO.com.

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Helpful Information and Resources

Eligible Dependent Care Expenses:

The following are eligible Dependent Care Expenses. (Expenses must be for care, not for education) Learn more here.
• Expenses for care of children under the age of 13
• Expenses to care for any dependent of any age if physically or mentally incapable of self-care ( Ex. -adult day care services)
• Babysitting/daycare/preschool tuition for children under the age of 13
• Before & after school programs for children under the age of 13
• Sick child care
• Summer day camp

How much can I contribute to my Dependent Care FSA?

The total that each family can elect for a Dependent Care FSA must not exceed $5,000 per household ($2,500 each if married and filing separately) in accordance with IRS rules. If married, you must ensure that you and your spouse limit your individual elections to total no more than $5,000 combined.

What is the deadline to submit a claim?

Active employees have 90 days after the last day of the Plan Year to submit claims for expenses incurred in the prior year. For example, if your Plan Year ends December 31st, you will have until March 31st of the following year (90 days) to mail, fax or email your claim(s) to our office. Any claims after that date will not be accepted.

Payroll Frequency

This describes how often you get paid and the number of times that your FSA deduction will be taken from your check throughout the plan year.

Per Pay Deduction

This is the amount you choose to have withheld from each paycheck.

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