Marion County Oregon - FSA and CERA

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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
These accounts allow you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket medical, vision, prescription, and dental expenses, employee health insurance premiums, and dependent care expenses that you would normally have to pay with after-tax dollars. You are eligible for FSA benefits when you are eligible for medical benefits. Participation in this plan is voluntary, and you can choose the account(s) in which you would like to participate.

For inquiries on a claim, please contact BenefitHelp Solutions at 1-888-398-8057.

Marion County's group ID# for BenefitHelp Solutions is 8616.

FSA - How It Works

FSA - Health Care Tips and Shortcuts

FSA - Advantages and Disadvantages

FSA Health Care Eligible Expenses List

FSA Dependent Care Eligible Expenses List

FSA Enrollment Form - Enrollment is only during open enrollment for the following tax year, unless for a qualified status change. Status changes include:

Marriage

Divorce

Adding or deleting a dependent

Job status change

Starting or stopping daycare (for dependent care account)
FSA Health Care Claim Form - Complete and send form to BenefitHelp Solutions.

FSA Dependent Care Claim Form - Complete and send form to BenefitHelp Solutions.

Direct Deposit Authorization - Complete and send form to BenefitHelp Solutions.

Commuter Expense Reimbursement Accounts (CERA)
These accounts allow you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for transportation and parking expenses that you would normally have to pay with after-tax dollars, such as van pool, mass transit, and parking in either a Marion County parking structure or other parking structure or lot. The CERA may be started or stopped on the first of the month at any time during the year.

* Please note: CERA claims must be submitted within 180 days. For inquiries on a claim, please contact BenefitHelp Solutions at 1-888-398-8057.

Marion County's group ID# for BenefitHelp Solutions is 8616.

CERA Parking Enrollment Form - $20.00

CERA Parking Enrollment Form - $27.50

CERA Transportation Enrollment

CERA Claim Form - Complete and send form to BenefitHelp Solutions

Direct Deposit Authorization - Complete and send form to BenefitHelp Solutions

Submitting A Claim
Complete a Flexible Spending Account claim form (above) and attach an itemized copy of the bill from your provider or an explanation of benefits (EOB) from your insurance company. Send the completed claim form and supporting documentation to BenefitHelp Solutions - PO BOX 67230, Portland, OR 97268-1240. Completed claim forms may also be faxed to 1-888-249-5058.

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