Published May 4, 2021
When it comes to managing out-of-pocket health care costs, understanding the tools available to you is key. Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts are both great options to help pay for planned health expenses.
An HRA is funds in an account that your health plan or employer owns and contributes to. HRAs are available to employees on the SchoolCare/Cigna Yellow Plan with Choice Fund. The Choice Fund is an embedded HRA. When activated, it provides $1,000 for a single plan and $2,000 for a 2-person or family plan. This fund helps cover the first portion of services that apply to your deductible. To activate funding of the HRA, subscribers must complete an annual Health Assessment at myCigna.com. Click here for more details.
Note: On the SchoolCare/Cigna Yellow Plan with Choice Fund plan? Check with your employer to see what benefit options are available to you.
An FSA is a great cost savings tool to help pay for out-of-pocket eligible medical, dental, vision and hearing expenses using pre-tax dollars. If your employer offers an FSA option, here are some advantages of enrolling this plan year:
Learn more about the FSA benefit.
Not sure which is best for you? Here is a quick comparison chart that includes a Health Savings Account (HSA) for those on a high deductible health plan such as the SchoolCare/Cigna Orange Plan:
As open enrollment season continues, don’t forget to consult with your employer to see what options are available to you. Visit your group specific enrollment materials page to review more benefit options.