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Don’t Forget to Use Your FSA Funds and Plan Year Benefits by August 31

This lightly-edited ERS article is being reprinted here with permission for the convenience of UHD employees.


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If you contributed to a TexFlexSM flexible spending account in Plan Year 2024, now’s a good time to double-check your balance. There’s important information to know if flexible spending account funds aren’t used by Aug. 31. 

If you have a health care or limited-purpose flexible spending account, there are a number of eligible products you can stock up on. The online flexible spending account store is full of great products, such as massage guns, migraine relievers and skin care products. Just be sure to keep receipts! Participants can also view a list of common eligible expenses on the TexFlex website. 

What happens if flexible spending account funds aren’t used by Aug. 31? 

  • Health care and/or limited-purpose
    • Your funds can carry over up to $610 to Plan Year 2025 (starting Sept. 1). Any remaining funds over $610 will be forfeited. There is a minimum carryover amount of $25 if you did not re-enroll for PY25.
  • Dependent care
    • Unused funds will not carry over. However, you will have until Nov. 15 to spend Plan Year 2024 funds in your dependent care flexible spending account. These unused funds will be forfeited.

The last day to submit claims for all flexible spending accounts is Dec. 31.


Annual benefits through GBP plans 

Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) plans cover annual benefits like:

  • a physical
  • well-woman exam
  • eye exam and glasses/contacts allowance through State of Texas VisionSM
  • immunizations and screenings through the health plans
  • periodic dental cleanings and x-rays through the dental plans

Some of these are available at no cost from in-network providers. Please use these benefits, if you haven’t already, before the plan year ends Aug. 31. 


For more information, log in to your TexFlex accounts or contact TexFlex Customer Care toll free at (866) 353-9839 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CT or Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT.