The IRS deadline for submission of 2019 flexible spending account (FSA) claims is March 31. If you have a balance remaining in your 2019 FSA, remember that eligible dates of service for expenses are Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2019.
Claims must be submitted to WageWorks in order to receive reimbursement. Contributions not reimbursed will be forfeited. The university’s plan does not include a carryover option.
As a reminder, employees enrolled in the University of Nebraska UMR medical plans for 2019 may go to the UMR website and select the Login/Register button in the upper right hand corner of the page. Once logged in, employees will be able to print out/save their Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) for the entire year by clicking on the claims button and entering the corresponding time period. You may also contact UMR for a copy of your EOBs and the EOBs of your eligible dependents (if applicable) by calling 1-888-592-8963.
Employees enrolled in the University of Nebraska Ameritas dental plan for 2019 may go to the Ameritas website and select the “account access” link in the upper right hand corner of the page. Once logged in, employees will be able to print out/save their Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) for the entire year by clicking on the claims button and entering the corresponding time period. You may also contact Ameritas for a copy of your EOBs and the EOBs of your eligible dependents (if applicable) by calling 1-800-487-5553.
A summary of all prescriptions for the entire year may be obtained through your pharmacy. However, due to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines, you will need to make this request in person.
To get reimbursed, dates of service must have been incurred during the calendar year for 2019. Please do not use your card to submit 2019 claims. The card can only be used in the current calendar year.
To check your balance and/or submit a claim, please take the following actions:
- Log on to Firefly. For help with user names or passwords, call 402-559-BUZZ (2899).
- Click on the Employee Self Service (ESS) Tab.
- Under the ESS Benefits heading, click the Flexible Spending Account tile.
- This will launch your WageWorks account into another window. If you do not see this loading, check your internet settings. The pop-up blocker must be turned off for the account to launch.
For questions concerning your flexible spending account(s), please contact WageWorks at 1-877-924-3967 or the benefits office at 402-559-4340.