About the DCFSA

The DCFSA, administered by Vita, lets you set aside tax-free money to pay for expenses like daycare for your child(ren) under the age of 13, disabled spouse or your elderly parents.

How It Works

• Eligible expenses go beyond child care and include before and after school care programs, preschool, and summer day camps for children under age 13.
• You can use this account for daycare for a spouse or other adult dependent who lives with you and is physically or mentally incapable of self-care.
• You can set aside up to $5,000 annually per household, or up to $2,500 annually if you are married and filing single.
• Plan carefully! DCFSA money must be used for expenses incurred during the same plan year. Unspent funds will be forfeited.

Example of eligible expenses:

• Licensed nursery schools
• Qualified childcare centers
• Adult daycare facilities
• After school programs
• Summer camps for dependents under age 13
• Preschool tuition

See the complete list of all qualified Dependent Care FSA expenses here.

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