What are eligible dependent care expenses?
The DCA covers eligible dependent care expenses that you incur so you can work or look for work. For example, you can be reimbursed for payments to a licensed day-care center. You cannot be reimbursed for education expenses (e.g., tuition). See IRS Publication 503 and check with your employer for more information.
This Plan follows IRS guidelines which allow you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for day care services provided to your children under age 13, as well as an incapacitated parent or spouse. You are eligible if you are a single working parent, you have a working spouse, your spouse is a full-time student for at least five months during the plan year while you are working (refer to the earned income limits for specific contribution levels), or your spouse or dependent parent is disabled and unable to provide for his or her own care. Eligible expenses include services provided: (a) inside or outside of your home by anyone other than your spouse, another one of your dependents, or one of your children under 19 years of age, (b) by a child care center, or (c) by a housekeeper whose services include dependent care. Day camps are eligible for reimbursement; overnight camps are not eligible.
This Plan follows IRS guidelines which allow you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for day care services provided to your children under age 13, as well as an incapacitated parent or spouse. You are eligible if you are a single working parent, you have a working spouse, your spouse is a full-time student for at least five months during the Plan Year while you are working (refer to the earned income limits for specific contribution levels), or your spouse is disabled and unable to provide for his or her own care.
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