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http://www.opm.gov/insure/retirees/index.asp?AnswerId=307

Insurance Programs

Retirees or Family Members

Welcome to the insurance services website for Federal retirees and their survivors. Here, you will find various resources to help you and your family make informative choices regarding health, dental, vision, life, and long term care insurance. You can find information about each program by clicking on one of the links below. Each section includes common questions to help guide you to the information you need.

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Flexible Spending Accounts

How can I find out what coverage I have?

Answer:

By law, annuitants (other than reemployed annuitants) cannot participate in Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). FSAs are a way of setting aside pre-tax salary for payment of eligible expenses. Annuitants receive annuities, which are not salary.