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WorksheetsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is an FSA?
A health care fund used to set aside pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health care expenses
A retirement savings account
A type of health insurance plan
A loan for medical expenses
Which type of health plan can an FSA be used with?
Only high deductible health plans (HDHP)
Only health maintenance organizations (HMO)
Only preferred provider organizations (PPO)
Most any type of health plan (HMO, PPO, etc.)
How are contributions to an FSA taken from your paycheck?
Only after state taxes are deducted
Only after federal taxes are deducted
Before federal, state, and social security taxes are deducted
After federal, state, and social security taxes are deducted
When is the full amount of your FSA contribution available?
On the first day that your FSA becomes active for the plan year
After six months of contributions
At the end of the plan year
After the first contribution is made
How can you be reimbursed for a health care expense from your FSA?
By sending a copy of the receipt to your FSA provider
By calling your FSA provider
By visiting your FSA provider's office
By submitting a claim through your health insurance
What is an FSA debit card used for?
Withdrawing cash from your FSA account
Paying for eligible expenses directly at the point of purchase
Paying for non-medical expenses
Paying for any expenses
What does a dependent care FSA cover?
Medical expenses for dependents
Educational expenses for dependents
Daycare expenses for dependents up to age 13, elderly dependents, and physically or mentally challenged dependents
Travel expenses for dependents
Who can qualify for a dependent care FSA?
Only those without a spouse
Only the custodial guardian if separated or divorced
Only those who are unemployed
Anyone with dependents
What is a limited FSA used for?
Managing medical expenses tax-free
Managing travel expenses tax-free
Managing educational expenses tax-free
Managing dental and vision expenses tax-free for those enrolled in an HSA
What is the main benefit of using an FSA?
It provides a loan for medical expenses
It offers a higher interest rate on savings
It decreases your taxable income and increases your total spendable income
It increases your taxable income
