Can a health FSA reimburse a participant for other health insurance coverage?
A. No. Starting in 1990, a health FSA may not treat participants’ premium payments for other health coverage as reimbursable expenses. Specifically, a health FSA may not reimburse participants for premiums paid for health coverage under a plan maintained by the employer of the participant’s spouse or dependent. (Reg. Sec. 1.125-2 Q&A-7) Q.
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- How does the legislation help those who are uninsured and have been unable to obtain health insurance coverage because of their health or because of affordability?
- Does extending health insurance coverage to the uninsured improve population health outcomes?
- Can a health FSA reimburse a participant for other health insurance coverage?
