If you enroll in the Core PPO Plan or the Enhanced PPO Plan, you can participate in the Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for qualifying health care expenses with pretax dollars. You can use the Health Care FSA for qualified health care expenses, such as copays and coinsurance, contact lenses, prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications.
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
New Users: To register, enter your [JHED ID]@johnshopkins.edu in the field for Employee ID. Your username and email for registration is [JHED ID]@johnshopkins.edu.
The annual maximum contribution you can make to the Health Care FSA is $3,300 in 2025.
Some expenses eligible for reimbursement through a Health Care FSA include:
- Copays
- Deductibles
- Coinsurance not covered by your health plan
- Prescription drugs
- Over-the-counter medications
- Durable medical equipment, such as wheelchairs
- Eyeglasses/Contact lenses
WEX maintains a more comprehensive list of FSA eligible expenses. When using this tool, be sure to filter by “Medical FSA”.
Deadline to file claims: Claims for expenses incurred during the current calendar year must be submitted to WEX Benefits no later than April 30 of the following year. Termed employees must submit claims incurred from the beginning of the plan year to their last date of employment no later than 120 days following their term date.
Rollover funds: If you currently participate in the Health Care FSA, up to $660 (minimum $30) of your remaining 2024 account balance will automatically roll over to your 2025 Health Care FSA with WEX. The rollover amount does not require an election or any payroll deduction and will be deposited into your FSA before May 30 (after the April 30 deadline for 2024 claims). Claims will first be paid from the current plan year’s balance and then deducted from any carryover amounts. Any remaining funds over $660 in your Health Care FSA will be forfeited.
Keep in mind: If you have FSA expenses that have not been validated with receipts in 2024, your card will not be activated for 2025. Log in to your WEX account to check your balance and to see if you have any messages requiring action on your part.