Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a type of savings account that allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses.
Questions
What is the primary purpose of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
- To save money for retirement
- To pay for eligible healthcare expenses
- To invest in stocks and bonds
- To cover the cost of education
Who is eligible to contribute to an FSA?
- Only individuals with employer-sponsored health insurance
- Only individuals who are self-employed
- Both individuals with employer-sponsored health insurance and those who are self-employed
- None of the above
What is the maximum amount that can be contributed to an FSA in a calendar year?
- $2,750
- $5,000
- $7,500
- $10,000
What types of expenses are eligible for reimbursement from an FSA?
- Doctor visits
- Prescription drugs
- Dental care
- All of the above
What happens to unused FSA funds at the end of the calendar year?
- They are forfeited
- They are rolled over to the next calendar year
- They are donated to charity
- They are transferred to a health savings account (HSA)
What is the difference between an FSA and a health savings account (HSA)?
- FSAs are only available to individuals with employer-sponsored health insurance, while HSAs are available to both employed and self-employed individuals.
- HSAs have higher contribution limits than FSAs.
- FSAs allow for a grace period or limited carryover of unused funds, while HSAs do not.
- All of the above
Which of the following is not an eligible expense for FSA reimbursement?
- Gym memberships
- Over-the-counter medications
- Contact lenses
- Hearing aids
What is the deadline for submitting FSA claims?
- Within 60 days of the expense
- Within 90 days of the expense
- Within 120 days of the expense
- Within 180 days of the expense
Can FSA funds be used to pay for medical expenses incurred before the account was established?
- Yes
- No
What is the tax advantage of contributing to an FSA?
- Contributions are made with pre-tax dollars
- Withdrawals are tax-free
- Both of the above
- None of the above
Can FSA funds be used to pay for the cost of a new pair of eyeglasses?
- Yes
- No
What is the maximum amount that can be carried over from one calendar year to the next in an FSA?
- $500
- $1,000
- $1,500
- $2,000
Which of the following is not a qualified medical expense for FSA reimbursement?
- Dental implants
- Lasik eye surgery
- Cosmetic surgery
- Weight loss surgery
Can FSA funds be used to pay for the cost of a gym membership?
- Yes
- No
What is the penalty for withdrawing money from an FSA for non-qualified expenses?
- A 10% penalty
- A 20% penalty
- A 30% penalty
- A 40% penalty