Claim incurred while on leave.

[Guest DK Ellerson]

If an employee incurrs an eligible expense while on leave, and used the catch-up rule regarding their health FSA deduction, can that claim be reimbursed even though the service date occurred while on leave?

Thanks in advance for any help.

[papogi]

Yes. If the employee has agreed to the catch up method of paying FSA premiums after the leave, this pays for the leave period as if the leave never occurred. Claims incurred during that time period are reimbursable.