Day Care FSA - List of Eligible & Ineligible Expenses
A Day Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a pre-tax benefit that enables you to set aside money to pay for your out-of-pocket day care or dependent care expenses. Filter expenses below using A – Z.
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Activity Fees
Activity Fees
Activity fees are not eligible for reimbursement with a DCFSA
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Adult Day Care
Adult Day Care
Adult day care reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings arrangement (HSA, health reimbursement account (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Adult day care may qualify under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) when the adult is physically or mentally incapable of self care and qualifying tax dependent of the account holder.
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After-School Care or Extended Day Care Programs
After-School Care or Extended Day Care Programs
After-school care or extended day care program reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). After-school care or extended day care program reimbursement is eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) for the care of qualifying individuals and when it allows the account holder and their spouse to be gainfully employed or to be seeking gainful employment.
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Agency Fee for Child Care
Agency Fee for Child Care
An agency fee for child care reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). An agency fee for child care reimbursement is eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) when it must be paid for the care of a qualifying dependent and when it allows the account holder and their spouse to be gainfully employed or to be seeking gainful employment. Agency fees are only eligible for reimbursement from a DCFSA after the care is provided.
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Babysitting and child care
Babysitting and child care
Babysitting and child care is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). However, babysitting, child care and nursing services for a healthy baby do not qualify as medical care, but may be covered under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) if specific requirements are met, including that the guardian(s) are enabled to be gainfully employed during the time a qualifying child is cared for, a full-time student(s) or searching for gainful employment.
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Behavioral modification programs
Behavioral modification programs
Behavioral modification programs are eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). For a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA, behavioral modification programs are eligible if they are for a qualified child or relative and allow the parent or guardian(s) to be gainfully employe, search for gainful employment or a full-time student(s). Behavioral modification programs are not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).
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Camps (soccer, football, ballet, etc. day camps)
Camps (soccer, football, ballet, etc. day camps)
Camps (soccer, football, ballet, etc. day camps) and their related expenses for children under the age of 13 or dependents incapable of self-care may be covered under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA, provided that the camp enables the parents or parents to be gainfully employee, seek gainful employment or attend school full-time. Camps (soccer, football, ballet, etc. day camps) reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA, limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA, health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).
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Camps (summer or holiday day camps)
Camps (summer or holiday day camps)
Camps (summer or holiday day camps) and their related expenses for children under the age of 13 or dependents incapable of self-care may be covered under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), provided that the camp enables the parents or parents to be gainfully employe, seek gainful employment or attend school full-time. Camps (summer or holiday day camps) reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA, limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA, health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).
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Child Care
Child Care
Child care is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Howeve, child care is eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Daycare
Daycare
Daycare expenses are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA, health reimbursement arrangements (HRA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA). Howeve, the cost of daycare is a qualified eligible expense under a dependent care FSA (DCFSA) if it allows the account holder to be gainfully employed or look for work.
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Disabled Dependent Care Expenses, Medical
Disabled Dependent Care Expenses, Medical
Medical expenses for a disabled dependent are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA, the latter of which is eligible provided that the care if for a qualifying dependent. Disabled dependent care expenses reimbursement is not eligible with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).
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Elder Care
Elder Care
Elder care reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Elder care may qualify under a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) when the elder lives with the account holder for 8 or more hours per day.
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Enrichment Classes
Enrichment Classes
Enrichment classes are not eligible for reimbursement with a DCFSA
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Field Trips
Field Trips
Field trips are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA, limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Food Expenses
Food Expenses
Food expenses are not eligible for reimbursement with a DCFSA
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Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten is not eligible for reimbursement with a DCFSA
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Late Payment Provider Fees
Late Payment Provider Fees
Late payment provider fees are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA, limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Mentally Handicapped, Special Home
Mentally Handicapped, Special Home
A special home for an intellectually and/or developmentally disabled person with a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) from a psychiatrist is eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA, or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). A special home for an intellectually and/or developmentally disabled person is not eligible for reimbursement with a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).
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Nanny
Nanny
The expenses incurred from hiring a nanny are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Howeve, a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) will cover nanny expenses related to the care of a chil, disabled spous, elderly parent or other dependent who is physically or incapable of self-care.
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Overnight Camp
Overnight Camp
Overnight Camp is not eligible for reimbursement with a DCFSA
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Preschool or Nursery School
Preschool or Nursery School
The cost of a preschool or nursery school is only eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA). Preschool or nursery school reimbursement is not eligible with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA).
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Summer Camps (Day Camp)
Summer Camps (Day Camp)
Summer camp is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or a limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA). Summer Camps (Day Camps) are eligible for reimbursement with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Summer Camps (Overnight)
Summer Camps (Overnight)
Summer camps (Overnight) are not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA, limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Summer School
Summer School
Summer school is not eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA, limited-purpose flexible spending account (LPFSA) or a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).
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Tuition
Tuition
Tuition is not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA, health reimbursement accounts (HRA, dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).
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YMCA day camp
YMCA day camp
YMCA day camp may be eligible for reimbursement with dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA). YMCA day camps are not eligible for reimbursement with flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA, and health reimbursement accounts (HRA, and limited-purpose flexible spending accounts (LPFSA).
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No Expenses Found