Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Wex)
Overview:
- Limited Purpose FSA (LPFSA) lets you set aside pre-tax money to pay for eligible dental and vision expenses only.
- The maximum contribution amount for the Limited Purpose FSA is $3,400 in 2026.
Eligibility:
- All exempt, non exempt hourly and/or nonunion employees, working 20 hours or more per week as of date of hire.
- Union employees – please consult your CBA to determine your eligibility.
- You must be enrolled in either the United Healthcare (UHC) High Deductible Health Plan – Silver or Gold Plan.
Cost:
- You will elect a total contribution amount for the entire plan year. You will see deductions come out per paycheck.
- Employees will see the cost per pay period when you log into the Benefit Enrollment system.
- Employees may elect coverage and will pay via payroll deductions.
Questions?
Resources:
- Learn more about the Flexible Spending Accounts
- FSA – eligible expenses
- IRS Publication 502 (Find more information about eligible expenses that can be reimbursed from a Health Care FSA)
- 4 ways to pay for eligible items with your FSA Debit Card
- How to Submit a claim – video
- Important Information:
- FSA balances DO NOT roll over from year to year, meaning you lose any unused money at the end of the year.
- If you’re currently participating in an FSA, make sure you incur expenses by the end of the calendar year.
- Deadline:
- You have until the end of March of the following year to submit reimbursement claims for your prior-year expenses.
- Terminated employees have 90 days from their date of termination to submit eligible expenses incurred on or prior to the last day of employment.
- View your Limited Purpose FSA balance and/or submit a claim:
- Log into your WEX account
- Select “View My Balance“
- Enter Username / Password
- Select “Reimburse myself” or “Send Payment” and follow the process
