The IRS deadline to submit 2023 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) claims is Sunday, March 31.
For anyone with a balance remaining in their 2023 Health Care or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, the eligible dates of service for expenses are Jan. 1, 2023-Dec. 31, 2023.
Claims must be submitted to HealthEquity to receive reimbursement. For unused health care amounts in 2023, the maximum amount that can be carried over to 2024 is $610. After March 31, the carryover will take place, and funds can only be utilized for 2024 service date claims.
People enrolled in the qualified high deductible health plan and utilizing a health savings account in 2024 may want to waive your Health Care FSA carryover. If this is the case, contact your campus benefits office.
Accessing Explanation of Benefits
Employees enrolled in the University of Nebraska UMR medical plans for 2023 can go to the UMR website at this link and select the Login/Register button in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
Once logged in, employees can print out and save their Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) for the entire year by clicking on the claims button and entering the corresponding date range. Employees also can contact UMR for a copy of their EOBs and the EOBs of their eligible dependents, if applicable, by calling 1-844-659-5059.
Employees enrolled in the University of Nebraska Ameritas dental plan for 2023 can go to the Ameritas website at this link and select the Account Access link in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Once logged in, employees can print out and save their Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) for the entire year by clicking on the claims button and entering the corresponding date range. Employees also can contact Ameritas for a copy of their EOBs and the EOBs of their eligible dependents, if applicable, by calling 1-800-487-5553.
A summary of all prescriptions for the entire year may be obtained through the user’s pharmacy; however, due to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines, this request must be made in person.
To check a balance or submit a claim:
- Log on to Firefly. For help with usernames or passwords, call 402-559-BUZZ (2899).
- Click on the Employee Self Service (ESS) tile.
- Under the ESS Benefits heading, click the Flexible Spending Account tile.
- This will launch your WageWorks account into another window. If you do not see this loading, check your internet settings. The pop-up blocker must be turned off for the account to launch.
Please do not use the account card to submit 2023 claims after Dec. 31, 2023. The card can only be used in the current calendar year.
For questions concerning a Flexible Spending Account, contact HealthEquity at 1-877-924-3967 or the Benefits Office at 402-559-4340 or by email.