Overview

You can save money by paying for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with savings and spending accounts. Mosaic offers you several types of accounts that lower your taxes.

2025 accounts

  • Health Savings Account (HSA): Available only to employees who enroll in the Consumer Plan and meet certain eligibility requirements
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
    • Health Care FSA: Available to employees who enroll in the Traditional Plan, are not eligible for an HSA, or do not elect medical coverage through Mosaic
    • Dependent Care FSA: Available to all employees

Key features

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Tax-free money

Money goes in tax-free* and comes out tax-free when it’s used for eligible expenses.

Convenient payroll deductions

Contribute to your accounts easily and effortlessly.

Helpful budgeting tool

Plan for upcoming expenses by setting aside money each paycheck.

Note: You must enroll if you want to contribute to these accounts in 2025, even if you currently participate.

*Contributions are not subject to federal tax. However, HSA contributions are currently subject to state tax in CA, and both HSA and FSA contributions are subject to state tax in NJ. Consult with your tax advisor to understand the potential tax consequences of enrolling in an HSA and/or FSA.

How much could you save?

Here’s an example. Let’s say Tom decides to set aside $2,000 in an HSA or FSA for the year. Normally, on that money, he’d pay $480 in federal income tax, $100 in state income tax, and $153 in payroll tax. So, by contributing that $2,000 to his HSA or FSA, he’ll get $733 in tax savings for the year.

Without an HSA or FSA, Tom would pay … Savings
24% in federal income tax $480
5% in state income tax* $100
7.65% in payroll tax $153
His total tax savings for the year with an HSA or FSA $733

This hypothetical illustration is for educational purposes only. Dollar amounts or savings will vary depending on income, state and city tax rules, and other factors. Please consult a tax, legal, or financial advisor about your own personal situation.

*Contributions are not subject to federal tax. However, they are currently subject to state tax in CA and NJ. Consult with your tax advisor to understand the potential tax consequences of enrolling in an HSA.

 

Health Savings Account

With the Consumer Plan, you may be eligible to open and contribute money to a Health Savings Account (HSA) through Cigna. The HSA is a tax-free savings account that you own. You can use it to pay for eligible health expenses anytime, even in retirement.

Get triple tax advantages with an HSA

1. Put money in tax-free.

  • Contribute to your HSA through pre-tax payroll deductions (up to IRS annual limits).
  • Change your contribution amount anytime.

You also get company contributions tax-free!

  • $750 for single coverage
  • $1,500 for family coverage

(Contributions are prorated for employees who join the plan after January 1.)

2. Pay for care tax-free.*

3. Grow money for the future tax-free.

  • All the money in your HSA is yours to keep; any remaining balance rolls over year after year.
  • You can build up savings to pay for future health care expenses. You can even invest your money once it reaches a minimum balance of $2,000, which gives you the potential for tax-free earnings growth and a way to plan ahead for your medical costs in retirement.

*Money in an HSA can be withdrawn tax-free as long as it is used to pay for qualified health-related expenses. If money is used for ineligible expenses, you will pay ordinary income tax on the amount withdrawn, plus a 20% penalty tax if you withdraw the money before age 65.

Contribution limits

The IRS sets annual limits on the total amount of money that can be contributed to your HSA. These limits apply to contributions from both you and Mosaic.

Maximum 2025 HSA Contributions (based on full-year participation)
From Mosaic From You Total Allowed by IRS
Employee Only $750 $3,550 $4,300
Employee + Dependents $1,500 $7,050 $8,550

REMEMBER: If you are age 55 or older, you can contribute an additional $1,000 to your HSA.

Important Note: You can use your HSA for eligible expenses for yourself, your spouse, or a tax dependent. Expenses for your domestic partner, or child of your domestic partner, are not reimbursable from your HSA. And remember, once your account is set-up, ensure you log on to your HSA Bank account and add a beneficiary.

HSA Bank

For employees who choose the Consumer Plan, a Health Savings Account will be established with HSA Bank. You must provide a physical address (not a P.O. Box) when enrolling in order for HSA Bank to validate your account.

Who’s eligible for an HSA?

Not everyone can contribute to an HSA. To be eligible, you:

  • Must be enrolled in the Consumer Plan or another qualified high-deductible medical plan.
  • Cannot simultaneously participate in the Health Care FSA.
  • Cannot be enrolled in any other medical coverage, including a spouse’s plan or Medicare.
  • Cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return.

You should review IRS rules for making HSA contributions if you will turn age 65 during the year.

For more information, see IRS Publication 969.

 

Flexible Spending Accounts

Using an FSA is like getting a discount on everyday health and/or dependent care expenses because you’re paying with tax-free money. There are separate FSAs for health care and dependent care.

Health Care FSA

Available to employees who enroll in the Traditional Plan, are not eligible for an HSA, or do not elect medical coverage

Contribute up to $3,300 for the year through pre-tax payroll deductions to help cover eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses.

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Choose

Choose your contribution amount when you enroll. You can only change it during the year if your personal situation changes, so estimate carefully.

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Contribute

Your annual contribution will be divided into equal payroll deductions, but the entire amount is available to you from the beginning of the plan year.

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Spend

Spend your money by using your FSA debit card, or log in to the Cigna website to request reimbursement for payments you’ve made.

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Use It Up

Unused money does not carry over at the end of each year – use it or lose it! So be sure to use it up.

Dependent Care FSA

Available to all employees

Contribute up to $5,000 for the year through pre-tax payroll deductions to help cover your eligible dependent care expenses, including child care for children up to age 13 and care for dependent elders.

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Choose

Choose your contribution amount when you enroll. You can only change it during the year if your personal situation changes so estimate carefully.

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Contribute

Your annual contribution will be divided into equal deductions from each paycheck. You can only use money that has been deposited into your account.

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Spend

Log in to the Cigna website to request reimbursement for payments you’ve made, up to your available balance.

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Use It Up

Unused money does not carry over at the end of each year – use it or lose it! So be sure to use it up.

When can I submit my FSA expenses?

For any expense incurred in 2024, the deadline will be December 31, 2024. If you have 2024 expenses that need to be submitted after January 1, 2025, be sure to use a paper reimbursement form and not your FSA debit card. Your debit card should only be used to pay for eligible health care expenses incurred in the current plan year.

 

Compare Accounts

  Health Savings Account (HSA) Health Care Flexible Spending Account (Health Care FSA) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Dependent Care FSA)
Available with … Consumer Plan Traditional Plan (also available if you waive medical coverage) Any medical plan (also available if you waive medical coverage)
Receive company contribution Yes No No
In 2025, contribute up to … $3,550 individual/$7,050 family (after Mosaic contribution); additional $1,000 allowed if age 55+) $3,300 $5,000*
Change your contribution amount anytime Yes (changes are effective as soon as administratively possible) No (only during Annual Enrollment or due to a qualified status change) No (only during Annual Enrollment or due to a qualified status change)
Access your entire annual contribution amount at the beginning of the plan year No Yes No
Access only funds that have been deposited Yes No Yes
Use the money for … All eligible health care expenses All eligible health care expenses Eligible dependent care expenses, including child care for children up to age 13 and care for other qualified dependents
“Use it or lose it” at year-end No Yes Yes
Money is always yours to keep Yes, any remaining balance carries over year after year. You can even take it with you if you leave Mosaic. No No
Account earns interest Yes No No

*The limit is reduced to $2,500 if you are married but file taxes separately.