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All qualified cafeteria plans under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code must offer employees a choice of benefits. FedFlex, the Federal Flexible Benefits Plan is no different.
What Are The Choices?
You may choose to receive the benefit (pre-tax payment of FEHB contributions), or cash (receive your normal salary and make FEHB contributions after tax).