University Human Resources

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible out-of-pocket expenses. By reducing your taxable income, FSAs can help you save on healthcare and dependent care costs throughout the year.

Explore Your Options

Brown offers two types of Flexible Spending Accounts, each designed to support different needs and governed by specific eligibility rules, contribution limits and guidelines.

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Set aside pre-tax funds to pay for eligible medical, dental and vision expenses for you and your family. This account can help you manage both routine care and unexpected healthcare costs.

Learn more about the Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCAP)

Set aside pre-tax funds to help cover eligible childcare or adult dependent care expenses that allow you (and your spouse, if applicable) to work.

Learn more about the Dependent Care FSA