Syracuse University offers you the opportunity to save on health care and dependent care expenses by setting aside pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Administered by HealthEquity|EZ Receipts, FSAs are a smart way to reduce costs and keep more of your hard-earned money.
Remember: April 30 is the deadline to submit reimbursement requests for prior-year Health Care FSAs. You can carry over unused funds up to the allowed maximum. Please note that Dependent Care FSAs do not allow carryover—reimbursement requests must also be submitted by April 30.
Why Consider an FSA?
Health Care FSA: Offset health costs using pre-tax dollars for eligible expenses like copays, prescriptions, dental, and vision care—for you, your spouse, and dependents, even if they aren’t on your Syracuse University health plan.
Dependent Care FSA: Cover daycare or related expenses for your dependents so you and your spouse/domestic partner can focus on work or school.
FSA Highlights for 2025 and 2026
Health Care FSA
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2025: Contribute up to $3,300, with up to $660 eligible for carryover to 2026.
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2026: Contribute up to $3,400, with up to $680 eligible for carryover to 2027.
Dependent Care FSA
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2025: Contribute up to $5,000; funds do not carry over.
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2026: Contribute up to $7,500; funds do not carry over.
Claims Deadlines
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2025 expenses (Jan. 1–Dec. 31) must be submitted by April 30, 2026.
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2026 expenses (Jan. 1–Dec. 31) must be submitted by April 30, 2027.
Flexible Adjustments
You can make changes during Open Enrollment, upon initial eligibility, or within 31 days of a qualifying life event.
Questions or Assistance
- HealthEquity|EZ Receipts: 877.924.3967 (TTY: 866.353.8058) for questions on the benefit features and options.
- HR Shared Services: 315.443.4042 should you have employee benefit questions or require accommodations to access any information on this webpage.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this website is accurate. However, benefits are governed by legal documents (which, in certain circumstances, may include insurance contracts). If there is any difference between the information in this website and the official documents, the official documents will control. As is the case with all of Syracuse University’s employee benefit plans, the University reserves the right to modify or terminate these benefits at any time.