Overview
Segal offers the following tax-advantaged accounts to help you pay for eligible medical, dental and vision expenses:
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) (for those with remaining balances)
- Limited-purpose HRA limited to eligible dental and vision expenses only
- Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
- Health Care (HCFSA)
- Limited-purpose HCFSA limited to eligible dental and vision expenses only
- Dependent Care (DCFSA) for dependent care expenses only
All accounts are funded through pre-tax contributions, either from you, Segal or both. The medical plan you select determines which account(s) you may participate in, as shown the the chart below.
If you're in this plan... | You can use these tax-advantaged accounts... | |||
HSA | HRA | HCFSA | DCFSA | |
Aetna PPO Plan | X | X | X | |
Aetna HDHP with HSA | X | X | X (limited-purpose only not full) | X |
HMO/EPO | X | X | X | |
Waiver of Segal-sponsored coverage | X (full only not limited-purpose) | X |
HSA | HRA | HCFSA | Limited-purpose HCFSA | |
Account Overview | Created at WEX in your name; use to pay for eligible healthcare expenses | Pertains only to those that continue to have a balance in this account which is no longer offered | Created at WEX in your name; use to pay for eligible healthcare expenses | Created at WEX in your name; use to pay for eligible healthcare expenses |
Who contributes to the account? | You and Segal | N/A in 2024 | You | You |
What eligible expenses may be reimbursed? | Healthcare expenses | Healthcare expenses; becomes limited-purpose HRA if you elect HDHP with HSA option for 2024, which can be used only for dental and vision expenses | Healthcare expenses | Limited only to dental and vision expenses |
Tax benefits? | Tax-free on deposits, earnings, and reimbursements for eligible healthcare expenses | Tax-free reimbursements for eligible healthcare expenses | Tax-free contributions and reimbursements for eligible healthcare expenses | Tax-free contributions and reimbursements for eligible healthcare expenses |
Can unused dollars roll over from one year to the next? | Yes | Click here to find out what happens to your HRA balance | You can roll over up to $570 from 2023 to 2024 | You can roll over up to $570 from 2023 to 2024 |
Access to funds when you leave Segal? | Yes, your HSA is always yours | No, not unless you elect COBRA or are retirement-eligible | You can continue using your FSA through the remainder of the calendar year only if you elect COBRA | You can continue using your FSA through the remainder of the calendar year only if you elect COBRA |