An FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and an HSA
(Health Savings Account) are tax-advantaged accounts
for medical expenses but differ in key aspects. FSAs,
employer-sponsored, allow employees to use pre-tax
dollars for medical expenses such as prescriptions and
copays, but typically feature a "use-it-or-lose-it" policy
where funds must be used within the plan year. HSAs
are available to those with a high-deductible health plan
and offer more flexibility, allowing funds to roll over annually.
For more information, see Flex’s Comprehensive Guide
to HSA/FSAs (opens in a new tab).