FSA extensions are almost over — here’s what to know

Published February 26, 2026 10:00 AM EST 4 Min Read

Man looking at health items holding money, deciding how to spend FSA savings — Visualization created with AI assistance based on original reporting.

Key insight: Discover how FSA deadline nuances significantly affect employee benefit utilization and retention.
What’s at stake: Missed deadlines can mean material forfeitures and reduced perceived value of benefits.
Supporting data: Average annual FSA forfeiture exceeds $450.
Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

All flexible spending accounts (FSAs) have a use-it-or-lose-it structure, but deadline details vary. Making sure employees understand theirs will help them avoid leaving money on the table.

Lee Hafner

Editor

Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio

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