The Open Enrollment period for 2027 benefit elections is currently underway. If you plan to participate in a Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Limited Flexible Spending Arrangement (LFSA) or Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) for 2027, your enrollment must be completed by Monday, November 23.
Current FSA/DCAP participants are not automatically re-enrolled in the program; you must enroll each year you wish to participate.
- FSAs allow you to set aside pretax money from your paycheck to pay for out-of-pocket health care costs. The minimum contribution amount for the Medical FSA and Limited Purpose FSA is $120 and the maximum is currently $3,400. If the IRS changes the maximum rate prior to the end of Open Enrollment, you will be allowed to elect the higher limit for 2027.
- DCAP allows you to set aside pretax money from your paycheck to pay for qualifying childcare or elder care expenses. The maximum annual amount for DCAP in 2027will be $7,500 per household ($3,750 each if you and your spouse file separate tax returns).
- Enrollment is completed through Workday. Visit the HRS Open Enrollment website for additional information about these benefits, including a schedule for Zoom presentations or a recorded presentation covering the Medical and Limited FSA benefits.
Questions can be directed to HRS Benefits at (509) 335-4589or hrs.benefits@wsu.edu.
