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HEALTHCARE REFORM WILL AFFECT YOUR FLEX 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE

As a result of the Federal Government’s Health Care Reform Bill, beginning January 1, 2011, Over-The-Counter drugs will not be allowed to run through your Flex Plan without a doctor’s prescription. Please take this into consideration when making your 2011 flex plan election.

If your plan allows the use of a flex debit card as a form of reimbursement, please note that as of 1/1/2011 your transactions will be declined for any Over-the-Counter drugs you attempt to run through your flex account with your debit card.

Currently items affected by this change are as follows:

Acid controllers, Allergy & Sinus, Antibiotic products, Anti-Diarrheals, Anti-Gas, Anti-Itch and Insect bite, Antiparasitic treatments, Baby Rash Ointments/creams, Cold Sore Remedies, Cough, Cold & Flu, Digestive Aids, Feminine Anti-fungal/Anti-itch, Hemmorrhoidal Preps, Laxatives, Motion Sickness, Pain Relief, Respiratory Treatments, Sleep Aids & Sedatives, Stomach Remedies

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Coverage for Dependents Up to Age 26
Is another change of Obama Health reform bill, please click here to read more
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MILEAGE RATES
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EFFECTIVE July 1, 2011 December 2011- IRS adjusted the mileage rate for medical purposes at 23.5 cents a mile.

EFFECTIVE January 1, - June 30th 2011 - IRS adjusted the mileage rate for medical purposes at 19 cents a mile.

Medical Mileage rates for Jan - Dec 2010 - IRS has set the mileage rate for medical purposes at 16.5 cents a mile.

DEBIT CARD HOLDERS:

Your debit cards are good from plan year to plan year, DO NOT THROW THEM AWAY.  If you need a replacement card, you will be charged a $5.00 replacement fee. 

If you have had your card going on 3 years, it will be up for renewal.  Please check your expiration date and watch your mail a month prior to that date for your renewal cards.