FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

Article 87

Section 1

The Agency has adopted a federal Flexible Spending Account (FSA) program that was initiated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). A Health Care FSA pays for the uncovered or unreimbursed portions of qualified medical costs. A Dependent Care FSA provides for the payment of eligible expenses for dependent care.

Section 2

Should OPM change any portion of the program, the Agency agrees to adopt the provision(s) and provide notification to the Union and bargaining unit employees.

Section 3

The Parties agree that all bargaining unit employees covered by this Agreement are eligible to participate in the FSA program, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria established by OPM.

Section 4

Employees can access the FSA website at www.FSAFEDS.com.