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What Happens to Health FSA Balances When COBRA Coverage Is Elected?
Bricker Graydon Link to more items from this source
[Guidance Overview]
Aug. 22, 2025

"[I]ndividuals who elect to continue health FSA coverage through COBRA are generally only required to have this coverage extended through the plan year in which their qualifying event occurs. However, if the employer’s cafeteria plan allows for a carryover (currently up to $660 in 2025), a qualified beneficiary will still have access to this carryover amount in the following plan year, or if earlier, until the end of their maximum COBRA period.... The cost of coverage for the health FSA will be the amount of contributions elected by the employee for the plan year. "  MORE >>

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