Flex Spending Account

Use HCSA for eligible medical, dental, vision and hearing costs that your insurance does not reimburse. The 2026 annual election is $100–$3,400. New employees have a 61-day waiting period; apply within 60 days of your start date. Confirm your coverage effective date with the FSA administrator. Your full election is available at the start of your coverage period. Expenses cannot be reimbursed twice.

Pay for eligible care for a child under age 13, or a parent or other qualifying dependent who cannot care for themselves, so you can work. The 2026 annual household limit is up to $7,500; filing-status rules apply. Employer contributions count toward that limit. Funds are available as contributions reach your account. New employees have 60 days from appointment to enroll, with no waiting period for DCAA coverage.

Set aside up to $17,670 in 2026 through pre-tax payroll deductions for qualified adoption expenses. Eligible costs may include agency, court and attorney fees, home-study fees, and adoption-related travel. Federal and applicable state income-tax savings may apply; FICA taxes still apply. Enroll within 60 days of starting adoption proceedings. Only expenses incurred after enrollment qualify, and reimbursement is limited to funds already contributed.

Eligible employees can receive a State contribution by enrolling in DCAA. You may enroll for the employer contribution alone. The amount depends on annualized State salary and negotiating-unit eligibility; it counts toward your household limit. Current State contribution schedule:
Under $30,000 — $1,100
$30,001–$40,000 — $1,000
$40,001–$50,000 — $900
$50,001–$60,000 — $800
$60,001–$70,000 — $700
Over $70,000 — $600
For the exact $30,000 boundary or your individual eligibility, contact the FSA administrator. The State lists a separate $900 contribution for eligible GSEU employees.