When needed for vision correction, amounts paid for the following items are qualified vision care expenses: - prescription eyewear and supplies (eyeglasses, goggles, safety glasses, sports eyewear, sunglasses) - tinting of prescription eyewear - eye exams (refractions) - over-the-counter reading glasses and other vision aids SIGIS' latest newsletter says: "... we are reviewing product descriptions of sunscreen and sunblock products to determine which broad spectrum, SPF 15+ items can be added to the list." "Note that we will add only those items that can be clearly identified as SPF 15 or higher and that provide protection against both ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) and ultraviolet A radiation (UVA). These products will not require an Rx for purchase with a health care debit card at SIGIS certified merchants." Looking for a new way to relieve some of your stress? Lose weight? Or perhaps stop smoking?? Try Hypnotherapy! Get a note from your doctor to make it FSA Eligible and start living you life again! The IRS says a valid receipt will have; the medical provider’s name; the patient’s name; a description of the product or service;, the date of service or date of purchase; and the amount of out-of-pocket expense. Massage Benefits: 9 Healthy Reasons to Make an Appointment Today 1. Manage Anxiety and Depression 2. Ease Pain 3. Improve Sleep 4. Boost Immunity 5. Beat PMS 6. Raise Alertness 7. Curb Headaches 8. Save Face 9. Ease Cancer Treatment Eight out of 10 Americans will experience debilitating back pain, according to Time.com, but a massage can help. Use your benefits card and enjoy! ANSWER: Here are the rules about the COBRA premium (it is allowed). http://www.irs.gov/publications/p15b/ar02.html#en_US_2012_pu...blink1000193641 COBRA premiums. The exclusion for accident and health benefits applies to amounts you pay to maintain medical coverage for a current or former employee under the Combined Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (COBRA). The exclusion applies regardless of the length of employment, whether you directly pay the premiums or reimburse the former employee for premiums paid, and whether the employee's separation is permanent or temporary. Summaries of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) - rules released on the NEW benefit summary that will need to be released for HRA/HSA/FSA. We will be working with our customers to be sure their plans are in compliance. http://eforerisa.wordpress.com/ New cards will NOT be sent each year; instead the new year funds will be loaded to your existing cards. Your cards are valid for three (3) years from the date issued, the expiration date is on the card. (New cards are automatically issued 30 days prior to expiration.) | WEBINARSReview MTO & COBRA Administration w/ PBI
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