Flexible spending money is taken out before taxes

and is available in three different categories. Please consult

with Wex Health for the full list of eligible expenses.

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That information can be found by clicking here.

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Changes to Medical Expenses and Dependent Care can only

be made during Open Enrollment or a Qualifying Life Event.

Changes to Commuter Benefits can be made at any time.

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Medical Expenses

This includes co-payments, deductibles, prescription

medications, medical equipment, some vision supplies, etc.

Insurance premiums are not eligible expenses.

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Dependent Care

This category covers expenses related to some

childcare, preschool, and adult day care facilities.

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Commuter Benefits

These include expenses for rail passes (Metra),

fair cards (CTA and Pace), carpooling, etc.

Tolls and gasoline are not eligible expenses.