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  1. How do grace periods work?

    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are use-it-or-lose-it meaning most plans require you to spend the money within the year. Some plans offer a helpful grace period, giving you extra time to spend any unused funds after the end of the year. Watch th...
  2. How does a carryover work?

    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are use-it-or-lose-it meaning most plans require you to spend the money within the year. However, some plans offer a helpful carryover option allowing you to carry forward dollars from one plan year into the next....
  3. HSA+FSAs Explained

    Watch this short video to understand how to pair a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a Limited Purpose FSA. ...
  4. Your Financial Journey

    Sentinel's financial wellness program is designed to help you move forward and accomplish your goals. Watch this short video to learn more: ...
  5. HSAs Explained

    An HSA (Health Savings Account) is a unique savings account that lets you use tax free money to cover medical expenses, but keep in mind that it's only available if you have a high deductible health plan. This short video explains how they work: ...
  6. Dependent Care FSAs Explained

    A Depending Care FSA is a savings account that lets you set aside pre-tax oney to cover the cost of caregiving expenses while you work. Watch this short video to learn more:       ...
  7. FSAs Explained

    Do you ever worry about paying for medical expenses? Watch this video to learn about a benefit that can offer safety and peace of mind by helping cover these costs. The Flexible Spending Account or FSA is special savings account that helps you pay f...
  8. EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2024-01

    Here is some background on the benefit plan guidance provided by the government: In late 2024 the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and Treasury departments jointly issued a rule (referred to as the “Joint Notice”) extending cert...
  9. HSA Investment Performance and Fact Sheets

    The Sentinel HSA is a simple way to create a smart HSA investment strategy. Your initial funds will be allocated to the HSA default fund, the HCB Interest Bearing Account. Once your account balance exceeds $1,000, you may allocate HSA funds to oth...
  10. Setting Up Health Savings Brokerage Account

    Some plans offer additional investment options for your HSA through a Brokerage Account through Charles Schwab. This option allows you to select investment options outside of the core investments offered by your plan. This allows for more flexibilit...