Cafeteria plans & MSAs

[Dawn Hafner]

Any pitfalls to be aware of when a company sponsors a cafeteria plan and the employees contribute to MSAs?

I know that the MSA contributions are not allowed through the cafeteria plan and the MSA can not be part of the cafeteria plan. I assume that the premiums for the high-deductible plan can still be paid through the cafeteria plan and the deductible the employee has to cover that is not covered by the MSA will be a non-reimbursed medical expense that can be paid through the cafeteria plan spending account.

Any other items to be aware of?