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A doctor consulting with a patient in an exam room, the kind of expense a health flexible spending account pays for.

What Happens to Unused FSA Money: Grace Period vs. Carryover Rules

Money left in a health FSA when the plan year ends is forfeited unless your employer allows a carryover or a grace period. The IRS ceilings are $3,400 to contribute and $680 to roll over in 2026.

Business  · 7 Oct 2026, 18:12  · Priya Raman