Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
See your money go further with flex spending.
Medical and Limited FSA dollars are taken out of your paycheck, pretax, throughout the year. The money you put into this account must be used within the year. Any money remaining in the account in March 2026 is lost and will be added to the Dot Cares Fund.
*The max amount you can put into a Medical or Limited FSA is $3,300 a year.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
If you have child care or elder care expenses, you should consider signing up for a Dependent Care FSA. It is available to all employees—even if you are not enrolled in Dot’s health plan. All dollars taken from your paycheck go into this account before taxes. This means your dependent care dollars go further.
Dependent Care FSA money is available for you to spend as it is taken from your paycheck and deposited into the FSA. All contributions must be used within the year. You can request to be reimbursed throughout the year or by March 2026 for a lump sum. Any money remaining in the account in March 2026 is lost and will be added to the Dot Cares Fund.
*The maximum amount you can put into this account is $7,500 per year.
| Dependent Care FSA | Limited FSA | Medical FSA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incur expenses by: | December 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | March 15, 2027 |
| Account can be used for: | After-school care & adult daycare, daycare for children | Dental & vision expenses | Medical, dental, & vision expenses |
| Contribution range: | $100-$7,500 | $100-$3,300 | $100-$3,300 |
| Who's eligible? | Employees with child care or elder care expenses | Employees on the Orange or Green Medical Plan | Employees not eligible for an HSA or not enrolled in Dot’s medical plans |
| Request reimbursement by: | March 31, 2027 | March 31, 2027 | March 31, 2027 |
| Other facts: | Money is available for use as soon as it’s taken from your paycheck. | Most don’t have a need for an FSA unless they are maxing out their HSA. This money is available at the beginning of the year. |
*Maximum Annual HSA Contribution amounts are effective for 2026.