FSA and HSA

TriNet offers access to flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and a health savings account (HSA) that can help worksite employees save money on everyday expenses.

Flexible Spending Accounts

The maximum health care FSA annual contribution limit for the 2024 benefits plan year is $3,200. The maximum dependent day care FSA annual contribution limit for the 2024 benefits plan year is $5,000.

To help worksite employees maximize their savings with flexible spending accounts (FSA) and understand important deadlines, click here to launch the FSA e-Guide.

Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Used to pay for eligible health care-related expenses, up to $3,200 per benefits plan year.

Limited-Use Health Care FSA

For worksite employees enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA). Eligible expenses include dental and vision expenses shown in IRS Publication 969, but exclude HSA-eligible medical expenses.

Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Used to pay for eligible expenses related to the care of a child or eligible dependent, up to $5,000 per benefits plan year.

FSA Key Dates

2023 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dates
June 30, 2024	This is the last day to incur (or make) eligible dependent day care FSA expenses that can be paid from worksite employees’ 2023 plan year accounts.
September 15, 2024*	This is the last day of the grace period to incur (or make) eligible health care FSA expenses that can be paid from worksite employees’ 2023 plan year accounts.
October 31, 2024	This is the last day claims can be submitted for eligible expenses incurred for the 2023 plan year for both the health care and dependent day care FSAs.

2024 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dates
June 30, 2025	This is the last day to incur (or make) eligible dependent day care FSA expenses that can be paid from worksite employees’ 2024 plan year accounts.
September 15, 2025*	This is the last day of the grace period to incur (or make) eligible health care FSA expenses that can be paid from worksite employees’ 2024 plan year accounts.
October 31, 2025	This is the last day claims can be submitted for eligible expenses incurred for the 2024 plan year for both the health care and dependent day care FSAs.

_{*Grace period is only applicable if the worksite employee is an active participant on the last day of the plan year.}

Health Savings Account

The maximum HSA single contribution limit for the 2024 calendar year is $4,150. The maximum HSA family contribution limit for the 2024 calendar year is $8,300.

If you want to contribute to worksite employees’ HSAs, you can choose:

A one-time, lump-sum payment during the TriNet benefits plan year; or
Payments on a monthly, quarterly, annual or annual + monthly basis.

HSA Key Dates

2024 Health Savings Account (HSA) Dates
July 1, 2024	New HSA elections start on the first pay date following July 1, 2024*
July 1–December 31, 2024	HSA contributions count toward IRS 2024 calendar year contribution limits
January 1–June 30, 2025	HSA contributions count toward IRS 2025 calendar year contribution limits.

_{*Worksite employees may enroll in an HSA or change or stop their HSA deductions at any time during the year. The HSA Payroll Change Form is available on TriNet (}_{login.TriNet.com}₎