Dependent eligibility for Dependent Care Plans

[Guest Dawn Law]

When does a dependent become ineligible for qualifying expenses? Do the states have different laws regarding the age children must start school? Is tuition for preschool eligible? Is tuition for kindergarten? Is there a set rule for this plan?

[SLuskin]

Yes, different states have different public school requirements. For those states which require kindergarten, kindergarten tuition is not a permitted expense. Some states still start their public schools in 1st grade, and then we would allow kindergarten. We do allow preschool and preK tuition. The upper age for a nonhandicapped child is 12.

[Guest LoriWass]

Before- and after-school care through age 12 also are eligible expenses, even if the cuhild is in public school. So is day camp if it is being used as day care while the parents work. Sleep-away camp doesn't qualify, though.

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