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Human Resources

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care

Dependent care expense reimbursements are for expenses necessary for you to be gainfully employed.

Qualifying expenses include:

Expenses paid to a dependent care center
Expenses paid to a "babysitter"
Expenses paid for care of a dependent under age 13
Expenses paid for care of a dependent who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for herself or himself who lives with you at least 8 hours each day (visit www.asiflex.com for specifics on qualified dependents)

Non-qualifying expenses include:

Care while you are not working (including maternity, FMLA, and workers' compensation leave)
Care for a child for whom you have 50% or less physical custody
Care for a child age 13 or older who is not disabled
Overnight camps
Instructional or sport-specific camps; e.g. ballet camp soccer camp, summer school
Expenses paid to your child under age 19 or to someone you or your spouse can receive a personal exemption for as a dependent

 


This Web site describes the benefits in effect on January 1, 2009. The site does not meet the requirements of a summary plan description and is not intended to serve as one. If there are discrepancies between this information and any of the plan documents or State of Iowa policies, the plan documents or State of Iowa policies will govern in all cases.