Save the date for Open Enrollment, Oct. 19–Nov. 6, your chance to review your 2027 benefits, including a new GLP-1 weight management program through eMed, continued savings at LCMC Health facilities, and updated retirement contribution rules.

Save the date for Employee Appreciation Week, Oct. 19–24, a full week of free coffee, giveaways, discounts and a raffle celebrating the people who make Tulane thrive!

Tulane Living Well Clinic will be hosting a series of on-campus Flu Clinic Fairs for faculty and staff. Visit the Flu Clinic Fairs webpage to view the schedule and learn more.

Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

FSAs let you set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible expenses, lowering your taxable income. Tulane offers two types of FSAs, administered by HealthEquity: a Health Care FSA for medical expenses and a Dependent Care FSA for childcare or elder care. You may enroll in one, both, or neither; funds cannot be shared between accounts. Enrollment is required each year.

Download a PDF copy of your FSA limits:

How FSAs Work

  • Decide your annual contribution during Open Enrollment.
  • Contributions are deducted from your paycheck before taxes in equal installments.
  • Use your FSA card at the point of sale or submit a claim for reimbursement.


2027 Plan Maximum Contributions

Account2027 Maximum ContributionExamples of Covered Expenses
Health Care FSA$3,300Copays, deductibles, orthodontia, eligible OTC medications, etc.
Dependent Care FSA$5,000*Day care, nursery school, elder care, etc.
*$3,750 if married and filing separate tax returns
*For comprehensive lists of eligible expenses, see IRS Publications 502 (medical/dental) and 503 (dependent care).