FSA Election Change

[Chaz]

Employee elects to participate in an FSA during open enrollment. After the beginning of the plan year, the employee is promoted to position where she becomes eligible to participate in a taxable MERP-type benefit, which reimburses the same expenses as does the FSA.

Can the employee cancel the FSA election mid-year? I think the answer is no but I thought I'd see if anyone had any thoughts.

Any help is appreciated.

[GBurns]

I always suggest that questions like this, be run through www.changeofstatus.com

While not authoritative, it has a good reputation and gives some logic for guidance.

My thought is that she might be able to IF the promotion changed her from hourly to salary. If not, then No.

[Chaz]

I just tried that site, and, while it is helpful in general, it doesn't seem to address my particular circumstances.