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What are the FSA limits for 2021?

Author

Emma Jordan

Published Mar 02, 2026

The details The limit for health FSAs in 2021 is $2,750 — unchanged from 2020 and unaffected by the latest stimulus bill. Separately, the rules regarding carrying over unused FSA funds from one year to the next have changed for now.

Is there a limit on flexible spending accounts?

The maximum amount an employee can contribute to a health care FSA is set by the employer as long as it does not exceed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) maximum of $2,750 for the 2021 plan year. The IRS maximum is indexed to the consumer price index annually to account for changes in the cost of living.

Can you have 2 flexible spending accounts?

A. You can use both accounts, as long as you do not submit the same expense to both accounts for reimbursement. Submit the claims to one or the other FSA account and if there is still an unreimbursed balance that amount can be submitted to the second FSA account.

Are there limits on how much you can contribute to a flexible spending account?

Beginning January 1, 2021, Health FSA contributions are limited by the IRS to $2,750 each year (this remains unchanged from the 2020 limit of $2,750). The limit is per person; each spouse in the household may contribute up to the limit.

How to ask questions about a flexible spending account?

If you have questions about your FSA after you enroll, you may call Member Services at 952-883-7000 or toll-free at 866-443-9352. TTY users can call 952-883-5127 or 888-850-4762. Note: This document has general FSA information. For information that is specific to your FSA plan offering, please refer to your employer’s plan document.

What happens at the end of the year on a flexible spending account?

At the end of the year or grace period, you lose any money left over in your FSA. So it’s important to plan carefully and not put more money in your FSA than you think you’ll spend within a year on things like copayments, coinsurance, drugs, and other allowed health care costs.

Can a flexible spending account cover child care?

If you have children and have to pay for child care, a dependent care account can help stretch your hard-earned dollars. There are two types of flexible spending accounts: A Health Care FSA can cover medical, dental or vision expenses that you would otherwise pay for out of pocket.