What benefits are included in the Wisconsin ERA Program?
The ERA program includes: Medical Expense Reimbursement Account The medical expense reimbursement account is for health care expenses incurred by you and/or your tax dependents that are not covered by insurance, such as deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance amounts and non-covered items, such as eyeglasses, dental expenses, and certan categories of over-the-counter drugs and supplies. Employees may contribute up to $7,500 per year. The minimum contribution is $100 per year. Dependent Care Reimbursement Account The Dependent Care Reimbursement Account is for qualifying dependent day care expenses that are incurred so that you and your spouse, if married, can work actively look for work, or so that your spouse can attend school full-time. The maximum amount of contribution allowed is $5,000 per plan year per family (or $2,500 per employee if married filing taxes separately.) If the spouse is a full-time student or incapable of self-care, contributions are limited to $3,000/year for one chil