When your employment ends, your benefits do too, but here’s what you need to know for each plan.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Coverage ends on your last day of employment.
- You can still submit claims for eligible expenses incurred before your separation date.
- You’ll have a limited time to submit claims — this is called your “run-out” period.
- Check with your employer to confirm the exact timeframe.
- Most likely, your Ameriflex Debit Mastercard® will be deactivated, so you’ll need to submit manual claims.
- You can be reimbursed up to your full annual election amount — even if you haven’t contributed that much yet.
- Any unclaimed funds left after your run-out period will be forfeited.
Dependent Care Account (DCA)
Same rules as the FSA:
- Expenses must be incurred before your termination date.
- Claims must be submitted within your run-out period.
- Unused funds after the run-out period are forfeited.
Commuter Benefits (CRA)
- Manual claims are not allowed due to IRS rules.
- All eligible expenses must be paid using your Ameriflex Debit Mastercard® while it is active.
- Once your card is deactivated, your commuter funds will no longer be accessible.
- Monthly IRS reimbursement limits still apply, even after termination.
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Your HSA is a personal bank account, so:
- You keep it even after you leave your employer.
- You’ll receive communication from the bank custodian about managing your HSA going forward.
- You can continue using the account for eligible medical expenses.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Rules vary depending on your employer’s plan:
- Some HRAs allow a run-out period, others do not.
- Contact your HR department or Ameriflex for specific details on your HRA.
Can I Continue My Benefits?
You may be eligible to continue your FSA and/or HRA through COBRA.
Talk to your HR/Benefits specialist to see if that applies to you.
Note: DCA and CRA plans are not COBRA-eligible.
How to Submit a Manual Claim
If your card is deactivated, submit claims by:
- Logging into your Ameriflex account
- Using the Ameriflex mobile app
- Completing a manual Claim Form
Need help?
- Chat: Visit myameriflex.com and use Live Chat
- Email: service@myameriflex.com