Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Higginbotham EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Over-the-Counter Item Rule Reminder

Health care reform legislation requires that certain over the counter (OTC) items require a prescription to qualify as an eligible Health Care FSA expense. You will only need to obtain a one-time prescription for the current plan year. You can continue to purchase your regular prescription medications with your FSA debit card. However, the FSA debit card may not be used as payment for an OTC item, even when accompanied by a prescription.

Higginbotham Portal

The Higginbotham Portal provides information and resources to help you manage your FSAs. Access plan documents, letters and notices, forms, account balances, contributions, and other plan information.

Register on the Higginbotham Portal

Visit https://flexservices.higginbotham.net and click Register. Follow the instructions and scroll down to enter your information.

• Update your personal information

• Utilize Section 125 tax calculators

• Look up qualified expenses

• Submit claims

• Request a new or replacement Benefits Debit Card

Enter your Employee ID, which is your Social Security number with no dashes or spaces. Follow the prompts to navigate the site. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Higginbotham:

Phone – (866) 419-3519

Email – flexclaims@higginbotham.net

Fax – (866) 419-3516

Health Care FSA

Most medical, dental and vision care expenses that are not covered by your health plan (such as copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, eyeglasses and doctorprescribed over-the-counter medications)

$3,050

Saves on eligible expenses not covered by insurance, reduces your taxable income

Dependent Care FSA

Dependent care expenses (such as day care, after-school programs or elder care programs) so you and your spouse can work or attend school full-time

Higginbotham Flex Mobile App

$5,000 single

$2,500 if married and filing separate tax returns

Reduces your taxable income

Easily access your Health Care FSA on your smartphone or tablet with the Higginbotham mobile app. Search for Higginbotham in your mobile device’s app store and download as you would any other app.

• View Accounts – Includes detailed account and balance information

• Card Activity – Account information

• SnapClaim – File a claim and upload receipt photos directly from your smartphone

• Manage Subscriptions – Set up email notifications to keep up-to-date on all account and Health Care FSA debit card activity

Log in using the same username and password you use to log in to the Higginbotham Portal. Note: You must register on the Higginbotham Portal to use the mobile app.