"While all election coverage changes must be prospective, you are free to limit the number of election changes that can be made; specify the time period for which changes can be made; and in the case of HFSAs and DCAPs, limit elections to amounts not less than already reimbursed. You should consider the adverse selection risks in determining how expansively to amend their plans for mid-year changes.... [If] you wish to adopt mid-year election and carryover changes, you often must consult with, and obtain advanced approval from, carriers and stop-loss providers."  MORE >>