What happens to my plan after termination?

Written by Aimee Reynard
Updated 2 weeks ago

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

 

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