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What are eligible DCSA expenses?

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Many people understand the qualifying expenses for a Health Care Spending Account (HCSA), but they aren’t so sure about what qualifies as an eligible Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA) expense.

First of all, DCSA expenses must be for qualifying IRS dependents, and these expenses must be work-related. Work-related expenses are those incurred because you are single and working, or if you are married, because your spouse is also working, is going to school full-time, or is mentally or physically handicapped and incurs eligible expenses.Continue Reading… What are eligible DCSA expenses?

Spartans and Social Media Go Together!

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It’s another Fun Friday and we think it’s fun to be “in the know” about all the wonderful things going on at Michigan State University!  The problem is, MSU is BIG, and there is so much going on in so many places that keeping up with it all can seem impossible.  More and more savvy Spartans are taking advantage of social media tools to stay up-to-date on all things MSU.  Many MSU colleges, units, departments, groups, courses, coaches, teams and individuals make interesting MSU-related information available to all through Facebook, Twitter, Linked-in, You-Tube, Flickr and Slideshare. And best of all, there is one easy site where you can browse through a list of more than 250 MSU-related social media offerings:

http://www.msu.edu/social/Continue Reading… Spartans and Social Media Go Together!

Job Posting of the Week! 11/3/11

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This week we’re highlighting a Project/Event Coordinator position in the department of Horticulture (Posting #5403).  Some of the job duties for this position include developing, organizing, planning and managing all events and programs associated with the MSU Horticulture Gardens, including educational programs such as Garden Day, Spring Garden Conference and the Curious Garden; assessing field and facility requirements; arranging for speakers and trainers; making travel arrangements, including lodging, food and beverage service; determining layout, logistics, agenda; communication and marketing; and assisting with solicitation of sponsors, vendors and in-kind donations. For a complete description of this position, and to view all of our current postings, please go to www.jobs.msu.edu and select Support Staff under the Fast Jobs Search.

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Thank You Custodial Staff!

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Today we’re thanking the staff members that keep 11.2 million square feet clean throughout 100 buildings on campus! We’re thankful for having a clean place to work and a clean environment for our students to learn and live, our faculty to research and teach, and our public to visit.

Custodial services have a variety of job tasks, including:Continue Reading… Thank You Custodial Staff!

Try the Healthwise Knowledgebase for the Right Information, Right Away!

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It’s easy to find health information on the Internet. But sorting through thousands of sites and trying to determine which ones are actually offering accurate and medically sound information is far from simple.Healthwise Logo

Luckily, MSU has a powerful weapon for cutting through all the cyber-clutter when it comes to searching for health information on the web. By visiting healthwise.msu.edu, you will have immediate access to accurate, reliable health information.Continue Reading… Try the Healthwise Knowledgebase for the Right Information, Right Away!

Email Management Quick Tips

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Are you feeling the email inbox overload? Today, HRD facilitator Randy Dean shares some quick but effective tips for how to manage your inbox. Watch this video and see if you can implement these steps into your workday.

Randy will be facilitating MS Outlook classes again in the spring. If you’re looking for some help before then, check out his Time Management: Find That Extra Hour in Your Day class on Tuesday, November 29. Outlook and smart phones will be briefly covered in the course, in addition to other time management strategies.

“Where’s the Pig?” FSA Contest Answers & Winners

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Thanks to everyone who played our “Where’s the Pig?” FSA Contest! We can now share the campus locations of our piggy bank mascot:

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Our FSA Piggy Bank was found all around campus, including the MSU Library!
  1. Brody Square stairway
  2. 4-H Children’s Garden
  3. Red Cedar River facing Wells Hall, behind the Administration Building and Computer Center
  4. Olds Hall, in front of the Administration Building
  5. Beaumont Tower walkway
  6. MSU Main Library
  7. The DeLapa Perennial Garden of the Horticulture GardensContinue Reading… “Where’s the Pig?” FSA Contest Answers & Winners

Do I need to keep all of my receipts for my Flexible Spending Account?

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Yes! Since Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are IRS-regulated benefits, save all of your receipts. IRS rules require FSA Plan Administrators to substantiate the eligibility of ALL items and services billed to Flexible Spending Accounts, including those transactions using HCSA debit cards.

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Keep your FSA receipts!

MSU’s FSA Plan Administrator, Meritain Health, may contact you to submit a receipt to verify an expense. To meet IRS requirements, if such receipts aren’t sent to MSU’s FSA Plan Administrator in the time frame indicated in their messages, your HCSA Debit Card may be suspended until the issue is resolved.Continue Reading… Do I need to keep all of my receipts for my Flexible Spending Account?