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curiousgeorge
LIF Adolescent
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UGH Flex plan!! HELP
We didn't use up even half, I know if we don't use it we lose it. We have everything we need. Any advice. Please share.
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Posted 12/7/10 10:30 AM  |
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CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Schedule dental visits.
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| Posted 12/7/10 10:33 AM |
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curiousgeorge
LIF Adolescent
Member since 10/10 867 total posts
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MAMA
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
I maxed out my dental for this year. Two visits. Im trying to think of something...anything.
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| Posted 12/7/10 10:35 AM |
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caps612
In love with my little guys!!
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
stock up on aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, etc.
if you need contacts or glasses buy them now.
any other dr's you have not been for, try and go to use if on co-pays
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| Posted 12/7/10 10:40 AM |
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bicosi
life is a carousel
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by caps612
stock up on aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, etc.
if you need contacts or glasses buy them now.
any other dr's you have not been for, try and go to use if on co-pays
DITTO!
Some may flame me but I don't care..
Go to CVS and buy whatever you can..
then return it all and use the money for what you do need.
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| Posted 12/7/10 11:11 AM |
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november12003
Love my boys...
Member since 5/05 2412 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Buy a breast pump 
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| Posted 12/7/10 11:29 AM |
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curiousgeorge
LIF Adolescent
Member since 10/10 867 total posts
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MAMA
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by bicosi
Posted by caps612
stock up on aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, etc.
if you need contacts or glasses buy them now.
any other dr's you have not been for, try and go to use if on co-pays
DITTO!
Some may flame me but I don't care..
Go to CVS and buy whatever you can..
then return it all and use the money for what you do need.
I can really do this? HMMMM Im not flaming it's our money anyway.
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| Posted 12/7/10 11:29 AM |
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curiousgeorge
LIF Adolescent
Member since 10/10 867 total posts
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MAMA
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by november12003
Buy a breast pump
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I can buy three LOL Didn't even think of this. THANK YOU SO MUCH
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| Posted 12/7/10 11:30 AM |
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Christine
2nd verse same as the 1st
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by bicosi
Posted by caps612
stock up on aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, etc.
if you need contacts or glasses buy them now.
any other dr's you have not been for, try and go to use if on co-pays
DITTO!
Some may flame me but I don't care..
Go to CVS and buy whatever you can..
then return it all and use the money for what you do need.
I am surprised CVS would let a consumer convert pre-tax dollars into post tax dollars.
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| Posted 12/7/10 11:33 AM |
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snowprincess
My happy babies
Member since 3/06 3428 total posts
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by Christine
Posted by bicosi
Posted by caps612
stock up on aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, etc.
if you need contacts or glasses buy them now.
any other dr's you have not been for, try and go to use if on co-pays
DITTO!
Some may flame me but I don't care..
Go to CVS and buy whatever you can..
then return it all and use the money for what you do need.
I am surprised CVS would let a consumer convert pre-tax dollars into post tax dollars.
there are tons of stuff aplicable to pre-tax spendign at cvs - the items are all marked on the receipt - defiently save that receipt tough
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| Posted 12/7/10 12:08 PM |
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TreAnt427
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Member since 8/06 8652 total posts
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by bicosi
Posted by caps612
stock up on aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, etc.
if you need contacts or glasses buy them now.
any other dr's you have not been for, try and go to use if on co-pays
DITTO!
Some may flame me but I don't care..
Go to CVS and buy whatever you can..
then return it all and use the money for what you do need.
I don't know if all Flex plans are the same. But I was told by my HR dept that it's no longer allowed.
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| Posted 12/7/10 12:12 PM |
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Christine
2nd verse same as the 1st
Member since 5/05 15287 total posts
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by snowprincess
Posted by Christine
Posted by bicosi
Posted by caps612
stock up on aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, etc.
if you need contacts or glasses buy them now.
any other dr's you have not been for, try and go to use if on co-pays
DITTO!
Some may flame me but I don't care..
Go to CVS and buy whatever you can..
then return it all and use the money for what you do need.
I am surprised CVS would let a consumer convert pre-tax dollars into post tax dollars.
there are tons of stuff aplicable to pre-tax spendign at cvs - the items are all marked on the receipt - defiently save that receipt tough
I know you can buy stuff with the pretax money. But it sounds like bicosi is suggesting to buy those items and return it for cash that you can now spend as you wish. Or did I misunderstand the suggestion?
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| Posted 12/7/10 12:12 PM |
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HeatherRose
Life is Good :)
Member since 11/07 6605 total posts
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by TreAnt427
Posted by bicosi
Posted by caps612
stock up on aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, etc.
if you need contacts or glasses buy them now.
any other dr's you have not been for, try and go to use if on co-pays
DITTO!
Some may flame me but I don't care..
Go to CVS and buy whatever you can..
then return it all and use the money for what you do need.
I don't know if all Flex plans are the same. But I was told by my HR dept that it's no longer allowed.
its no longer as of JANUARY 1, 2011 thats when the IRS law takes effect
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| Posted 12/7/10 12:15 PM |
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november12003
Love my boys...
Member since 5/05 2412 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
If you used a flex spend card to buy, when you returned it the money would go back on the card. But if you used your own money, and submitted a paper claim for the reimbursement....you could technically return the items afterwards.
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| Posted 12/7/10 12:17 PM |
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maymama
my little loves
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
can you buy diaper and baby related items with Flex Spending?
i am debating doing this next year ?
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| Posted 12/7/10 12:43 PM |
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LoveyQ
Stalkers, get a life.
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by HeatherRose
Posted by TreAnt427
Posted by bicosi
Posted by caps612
stock up on aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, etc.
if you need contacts or glasses buy them now.
any other dr's you have not been for, try and go to use if on co-pays
DITTO!
Some may flame me but I don't care..
Go to CVS and buy whatever you can..
then return it all and use the money for what you do need.
I don't know if all Flex plans are the same. But I was told by my HR dept that it's no longer allowed.
its no longer as of JANUARY 1, 2011 thats when the IRS law takes effect
Actually, this is a common misconception of the new regulations.
As of 1/1/11, you can still get over the counter items like bandages, contact lens liquid, etc. For over the counter MEDICINES (claritin, advil, tylenol, etc), you will now need a doctor's prescription in order to receive reimbursement, but they will still be eligible for reimbursement with flex.
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| Posted 12/7/10 12:50 PM |
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Pumpkin1
LIF Adult
Member since 12/05 3715 total posts
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by november12003
If you used a flex spend card to buy, when you returned it the money would go back on the card. But if you used your own money, and submitted a paper claim for the reimbursement....you could technically return the items afterwards.
Not sure how you can return things when, at least at my company, you have to submit the original receipt to the flex-spending company for reimbursement.
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| Posted 12/7/10 12:52 PM |
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CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
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Mama Cranky
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Glasses/eye appointments?
Forgive me for prying, but did you say your DD is hearing impaired? Hearing aid/tests/visits?
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| Posted 12/7/10 12:54 PM |
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bicosi
life is a carousel
Member since 7/07 14956 total posts
Name:
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by Christine
Posted by snowprincess
Posted by Christine
Posted by bicosi
Posted by caps612
stock up on aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, etc.
if you need contacts or glasses buy them now.
any other dr's you have not been for, try and go to use if on co-pays
DITTO!
Some may flame me but I don't care..
Go to CVS and buy whatever you can..
then return it all and use the money for what you do need.
I am surprised CVS would let a consumer convert pre-tax dollars into post tax dollars.
there are tons of stuff aplicable to pre-tax spendign at cvs - the items are all marked on the receipt - defiently save that receipt tough
I know you can buy stuff with the pretax money. But it sounds like bicosi is suggesting to buy those items and return it for cash that you can now spend as you wish. Or did I misunderstand the suggestion?
I know people who have done this.. they have later returned it for either GCs or cash or even sold it after (defribillator, etc)..
I have never done this nor participated in flex spending.. just put it out there.
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| Posted 12/7/10 1:09 PM |
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Annie91606
Brotherly love
Member since 12/07 1816 total posts
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Anne
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
I had this issue a few years back.
I used it to buy the ClearBlue Easy Fertility monitor (about $200) and some testing sticks. I knew I was going to TTC the next year and at almost 37, didn't want to waste any time.
I got pregnant the 5th month of using it and now gave it to a friend after having my DS!
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| Posted 12/7/10 1:13 PM |
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november12003
Love my boys...
Member since 5/05 2412 total posts
Name:
Jenn
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by Pumpkin1
Posted by november12003
If you used a flex spend card to buy, when you returned it the money would go back on the card. But if you used your own money, and submitted a paper claim for the reimbursement....you could technically return the items afterwards.
Not sure how you can return things when, at least at my company, you have to submit the original receipt to the flex-spending company for reimbursement.
We submit claims online, with a copy of the receipt attached.
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| Posted 12/7/10 1:14 PM |
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OStewarts
LIF Adult
Member since 11/07 1096 total posts
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
eyeglasses?
dental?
diaper rash ointment ?
OTC acne meds like murad?
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| Posted 12/7/10 2:00 PM |
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
Member since 5/05 18163 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
I would buy like all the advil, cold medicines, diaper rash ointment, corisone cream, whatever, you'll need for the next year. You could always find out what family members need and give it away. Or everyone can get like, a bottle of co Q10 in their christmas stocking
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| Posted 12/7/10 2:04 PM |
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HeatherRose
Life is Good :)
Member since 11/07 6605 total posts
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by LoveyQ
Posted by HeatherRose
Posted by TreAnt427
Posted by bicosi
Posted by caps612
stock up on aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, etc.
if you need contacts or glasses buy them now.
any other dr's you have not been for, try and go to use if on co-pays
DITTO!
Some may flame me but I don't care..
Go to CVS and buy whatever you can..
then return it all and use the money for what you do need.
I don't know if all Flex plans are the same. But I was told by my HR dept that it's no longer allowed.
its no longer as of JANUARY 1, 2011 thats when the IRS law takes effect
Actually, this is a common misconception of the new regulations.
As of 1/1/11, you can still get over the counter items like bandages, contact lens liquid, etc. For over the counter MEDICINES (claritin, advil, tylenol, etc), you will now need a doctor's prescription in order to receive reimbursement, but they will still be eligible for reimbursement with flex.
can you send me a link to where you got that info, because according to IRS.gov thyats not true
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| Posted 12/8/10 10:48 AM |
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november12003
Love my boys...
Member since 5/05 2412 total posts
Name:
Jenn
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Re: UGH Flex plan!! HELP
Posted by HeatherRose
Posted by LoveyQ
Posted by HeatherRose
Posted by TreAnt427
Posted by bicosi
Posted by caps612
stock up on aspirin, cold medicine, vitamins, etc.
if you need contacts or glasses buy them now.
any other dr's you have not been for, try and go to use if on co-pays
DITTO!
Some may flame me but I don't care..
Go to CVS and buy whatever you can..
then return it all and use the money for what you do need.
I don't know if all Flex plans are the same. But I was told by my HR dept that it's no longer allowed.
its no longer as of JANUARY 1, 2011 thats when the IRS law takes effect
Actually, this is a common misconception of the new regulations.
As of 1/1/11, you can still get over the counter items like bandages, contact lens liquid, etc. For over the counter MEDICINES (claritin, advil, tylenol, etc), you will now need a doctor's prescription in order to receive reimbursement, but they will still be eligible for reimbursement with flex.
can you send me a link to where you got that info, because according to IRS.gov thyats not true
IRS 2011 Flex Spend Changes
"Effective Jan. 1, 2011, the cost of an over-the-counter medicine or drug cannot be reimbursed from Flexible Spending Arrangements or health reimbursement arrangements unless a prescription is obtained."
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